Teaching Posts

10 Signs Of Plagiarism Every Teacher Should Know

TeachThought Staff Dec 5, 2022

Students may attempt to disguise their plagiarism by using complex vocabulary or terminology inconsistent with their usual writing ability.

Direction Instruction Versus Project-Based Learning

Drew Perkins Nov 25, 2022

Direct instruction is the explicit teaching of objectives while project-based learning is more passive, ongoing, and self-directed.

What Do Other Teachers Think Of ‘Cool Teachers’?

Terry Heick Nov 7, 2022

While ‘being cool’ isn’t necessary for effective pedagogy, there is an undeniable performative component to teaching.

5 Out-Of-The Box Assessment Strategies Every Teacher Should Know

TeachThought Staff Nov 2, 2022

Students need access to lower-level information to then use in higher-level thinking that requires them to synthesize disparate perspectives.

A Planning Guide For Project-Based Learning In The Elementary…

Drew Perkins Oct 19, 2022

This planning template for project-based learning in the elementary school classroom includes both a blank and completed example.

10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network

TeachThought Staff Oct 14, 2022

A personal learning network is a group of people you connect with to learn from through their ideas, questions, backgrounds, and…

What’s A KWHLAQ Chart? Like A KWL Chart But…

TeachThought Staff Oct 6, 2022

A KWHL chart is a variation of a KWL graphic organizer that adds ‘How’ to the predictive and reflective process.

3 Questions To Help Make ‘Deeper Learning’ Work

Drew Perkins Sep 15, 2022

Deeper learning work presents opportunities for students to wrestle with concepts, ideas, and knowledge in a culture of inquiry.