Memorization As A Tool To Support Cognitive Independence
Supporting Cognitive Independence With Memorization contributed by Heather Tomlin Updated February 2024 Paolo Freire coined the term ‘banking education’ in Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1983). As I recall, this term refers to the type of education that those of lower…
15 Rules Of Great Teaching
15 Rules Of Great Teaching by TeachThought Staff This post has been updated and republished Recently, we’ve been thinking of universal truths in teaching. Students should be first. Don’t always start planning with a standard. Questions matter more than answers.…
9 Ways To Support A Culture Of Wellness In Your School
How Can You Support A Culture Of Wellness In Your School? by TeachThought Staff How can you create a culture of wellness in your school or classroom? General ‘wellness’ is an important concept for leading a healthy life wrapped up…
7 Principles Of Sustainable Learning: An Agrarian Learning Model
What Are The Principles Of Sustainable Learning? by Terry Heick This post has been updated and republished What would the opposite of the industrial learning model–the existing vision of most public education systems worldwide in the 21st century–look like? It…
The Best Source Of Education Research Is Your Classroom
Why The Best Source Of Education Research Is Your Classroom by Terry Heick Looking for the best source of education research? The one with authentic data, practical studies, and a wealth of participants and possibilities? How about your own classroom?…
22 Strategies For Learning Through Conversation
What Are The Best Strategies For Learning Through Conversation? by Terry Heick The title is self-explanatory enough: Let’s look at some ways for students to learn from one another in physical or digital classroom. I’ve also marked which of these…
What It Means To Be A Reflective Teacher
What Does It Mean To Be A Reflective Teacher? by Terry Heick This post has been updated and republished Reflection is a fundamental tenet of learning; it is also, therefore, a fundamental part of teaching. Why it happens is a…