Why Is Early Childhood Education Important?
contributed by Becky Fisher There has been a lot of buzz lately around the importance of early childhood education (ECE). While many hurdles remain, there have been a lot of advancements in ECE technology, including new apps, platforms, and tools.…
Using The QFT To Drive Inquiry In Project-Based Learning
How To Drive Inquiry In Project-Based Learning With The QFT? contributed by Drew Perkins Inquiry can be a powerful teaching and learning strategy. When I came across the Question Formulation Technique by the Right Question Institute while reading A More…
How The Lesson Study Approach Can Improve Your Teaching
How Can The Lesson Study Approach Improve Your Teaching? contributed by Vicki Collet Making teaching a shared and public practice supports improved instruction. When teachers have opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and inquiry, they “can find better ways to answer the…
35 Psychology-Based Critical Thinking Strategies
35 Psychology-Based Critical Thinking Strategies contributed by Sara Briggs, opencolleges.edu.au Have you ever considered letting your students listen to hardcore punk while they take their mid-term exam? Decided to do away with PowerPoint presentations during your lectures? Urged your students…
Four Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model
What Are The Stages Of A Self-Directed Learning Model? by TeachThought Staff Self-Directed Learning is not new–but is perhaps misunderstood. In the linked post above, Terry Heick wondered about the relationship between self-directed learning and the purpose of education: The…
4 Ideas For Motivating Adolescent Male Readers
4What Are The Best Ideas For Motivating Adolescent Male Readers? contributed by Kenny McKee It’s no secret that state and national assessments continue to indicate that male readers lag behind female readers in literacy and literacy skills. The gap tends…
The Selflessness Of Pedagogy: What Every Teacher Gives
What Do Teachers Give? by Terry Heick It’s better to give than to receive–something that holds true for gift-giving and education. In fact, the act of giving isn’t just a matter of ultimately receiving more, or even an act of…