30 Of The Best Books To Teach Children Empathy
Being told through narrators, most stories naturally promote empathy with characters. These are some of the best books to teach children empathy.
Are Schools Prepared For Great Teachers?
A great teacher navigates boundaries of policy, content, and the affections of people and communities to get the clearest view of students.
6 Ways Students Are Braver Than I Ever Give Them Credit For
6 Ways Students Are Braver Than I Ever Give Them Credit For by Paul Moss, edmerger.com Students are incredibly brave every day. And sometimes, when I am having a difficult time with a class, or specific students, I need to remind myself of these facts: 1. Every day they are expected to bare themselves open to…
34 Strategies For The Stages Of Assessment: Before, During & After
Mia MacMeekin’s graphic offers 34 strategies for all of the stages of assessment –before, during, and after.
4 Ways To Talk To Students About The 2016 Election
As teachers move forward with conversations in a Trump America, here are ways they can help students talk about the 2016 election.
How Technology Changes Teaching And Learning
How Does Technology Change Teaching And Learning? by Terry Heick This post was originally published in 2014 and most recently updated in 2020 A little bit of technology doesn’t change much. It can make things a little easier by automating them. It could make a lesson here or there gee-wiz flashy, or even engage hesitant…
Teachers, This Is What I Need From You
Sometimes we need to step out of our ‘teacher shoes’ and into the shoes of a student to help us better understand them.
The Feedback Routine: A Process For Helping Students Improve
Learning is about movement and growth. Providing effective feedback helps students realize exactly what they need to grow.
3 Simple Principles For Effective Teaching
Presentation. Personalization. Flexibility. These are our three simple principles for effective teaching in the classroom.
4 Questioning Strategies For Effective & Thoughtful Teaching
Questions can be a powerful weapon in a teacher’s arsenal, if applied with diligence. Check out these 4 questioning strategies for yourself.
How Great Teaching And Learning Grow Under The PBL Umbrella
Growing Great Teaching And Learning Under The PBL Umbrella Framework contributed by Drew Perkins “You mean I have to throw out all the work that I’ve done to refine my teaching over the years?” Our PBL workshop facilitators hear this question, or something similar, with regularity and the answer is, NO! We certainly understand the nervousness…
What College Never Taught Me About Teaching
College never taught me that being flexible can be my greatest victory in teaching. When something isn’t working, I can try a new direction!
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