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50 Alternatives To Lecturing In The Classroom

From Accountable Talk to interactive RAFT Assignments, podcasting to debate, there are countless alternatives to lecturing.

Don’t ask students to make promises they can’t keep. You can ask them to reach, but don’t set them up to fail.

What do teachers sometimes misunderstand about you as a learner? When are you at your best and what can I do to help support that?

If what a student is learning has very little ‘transferability’ to their life, there are significant costs and consequences.

Teachers are guides and coaches and content experts. A ‘post-progressive’ teacher would be empowered, not replaced.

Why do teachers and parents need to communicate? How can learning experiences be designed that require that interaction?

Whether for assignments, content, procedures, or upcoming events, a class FAQ page can support classroom management by supporting students.

Have you ever noticed how a child instantly perks up when an animal is around? Why not use that to your advantage for learning?

Find a time and/or place where you and your students can pause for a few moments and develop a sense of comfort with quiet.

Yes, taking action will probably make you anxious but child abuse is preventable. Here are some tips and resources for teachers.

One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.

A benefit of digital signage in education is how quickly you can change and share important information with students and parents.

Exchange perspectives: Ask them to explain a situation from your perspective and you explain it from theirs.

Wikipedia is a surprisingly useful tool for even formal educational research. The ‘References’ section on each page can be a gold mine.

From emphasizing adult learning to teaming teachers, here are 10 research-based strategies for effective school leadership.