Teaching Posts

6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning

TeachThought StaffDec 27, 2024

From formative and summative assessment to criterion-referenced and benchmark assessment, each type of assessment has a unique function.

8 Strategies To Engage Students At The Beginning Of…

TeachThought StaffDec 27, 2024

As a strategy for the beginning of class, it’s hard to beat surveys to answer the question, โ€œWhatโ€™s this got to…

The Difference Between Chronos And Kairos In The Classroom

TeachThought StaffDec 12, 2024

Kairos emphasizes a studentโ€™s readiness to learn while Chronos represents chronological, structured time in education.

What Is The Purpose Of Assessment?

Terrell HeickNov 27, 2024

In a perfect world, all assessment would be formative–an ongoing loop of learning, feedback, revision, and learning again.

What It Means To Be A Reflective Teacher

Terrell HeickNov 21, 2024

Reflection is a fundamental tenet of learning; and therefore, a fundamental part of teaching. Here’s what it means to be a…

50 Of The Best Quotes About Teaching

TeachThought StaffNov 17, 2024

‘Education is not the filling of a pot but the lighting of a fire.’ –W.B. Yeats

Which Content Is Most Important? The 40/40/40 Rule

Terrell HeickOct 29, 2024

The 40/40/40 rule: What’s important that students understand for the next 40 days, for the next 40 months, for the next…

Maintaining Your Sanity In The Pressure Game Of Teaching

TeachThought StaffOct 18, 2024

It saddens me that the conversation has turned to unions and stress-related health sabbaticals for many teachers.