Teaching Posts

Are We Teaching Geometry Backwards To Children?

Are Early Childhood Educators Teaching Geometry Backwards? by Dennis Pierce Summary: A recent webinar explains why it makes more sense to teach children about three-dimensional figures…

Teaching Introverts Is Different

Terrell HeickNov 1, 2017

Why Teaching Introverts Is Different by Terry Heick As education seeks to improve itself, the focus has been on data, research,…

7 Thinking Habits That Grow Strong Teachers

TeachThought StaffOct 30, 2017

Like the whole child, whole teachers are a mix of motivations and developmental drives. Here are 7 thinking habits that grow…

From Purpose To Platform: 4 Best Practices For Teaching…

TeachThought StaffOct 18, 2017

From Purpose To Platform: 4 Best Practices In Teaching With Video contributed by Brian Lamb and Emily Merritt, letsrecap.com Video can be a…

10 Dos & Don’ts For Group Work & Student…

TeachThought StaffOct 16, 2017

Student Grouping is a key ingredient in learning. When students are able to verbalize ideas & listen to one another they…

24 Things A Teacher Should Never Ask A Student…

Terrell HeickOct 8, 2017

There are certain things a teacher should never ask a student to do, like lying, being what they’re not, and making…

Good Teachers Stick To The Lines, Great Teachers Inspire…

Drew PerkinsSep 28, 2017

Great teachers go beyond being ‘good’ by leveraging student curiosity to spark beautiful questions and profound thinking.

How My Students Create Their Own TED Talks

TeachThought StaffSep 22, 2017

Using the TED Talks format, students create speeches to inform and persuade their peers about key social, cultural, & environmental issues.