Transfer Of Understanding In Math And Reading
The problem: transfer of understanding is poor. Students do not understand that the long-term and bottom-line goal of education is transfer.
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Why Teacher Education Should Include Neuroscience
The neuroscience of how the brain learns and what influences the application of learning should be included in all teacher education programs.
10 Ways To Naturally Support Teacher Collaboration In Higher Ed
There’s a great opportunity here to create a database of creative assignments, worksheets, readings, and research instructions.
Is 2016 The Year That Progressive Education Returns?
Developed in response to rigid 19th century industrial society pedagogy, progressive education sought to break the mold.
The Bare Minimum Of Technology Integration
The Bare Minimum Of Learning Technology by TeachThought Staff What is the bare minimum of learning technology integration in a classroom? Does it depend on nation, grade level, or content area? Socioeconomic status? Culture? Prevailing local technology use? Though many teachers remain against reckless #edtech integration, the conversation is clearly shifting from should technology play a central…
Text Complexity? Helping Readers See The Whole Text
In this post we consider the appropriate text complexity to use in order to help students develop text comprehension.
Q&A: How Data Can Make You A Better Teacher
Measurable student success should result from a learner demonstrating sufficient knowledge of the content. That can come in a variety of ways.
Why Social Interaction Is Essential To Learning Math
We seek fluency in the language of math but don’t encourage students to use it in a social way, producing many who are anxious about math.
3 Shifts To Create A Climate Of Possibility In Your Classroom
How To Create A Climate Of Possibility In Your Classroom by TeachThought Staff In May of last year, Ken Robinson–he of “Is School Killing Creativity?”/TED Talk legend status–gave a brief talk on the idea of contrast, specifically the difference between who we are and how we teach. His general message was that we, as human…
Actually Achieving Close Reading With Digital Tools
As we think about how reading habits change & how to support students in print & digital spaces, I hope you’ll model reading practices.
The Simple Things I Do To Promote Brain-Based Learning In My Classroom
You don’t have to be a neuroscientist to promote brain-based learning in your classroom. In fact, it’s really quite simple.
Engaging Students Through Social Media
Engaging Students Through Social Media by Rob James first appeared on gettingsmart.com; Using Social Media In The Classroom For Real-World Learning Social media has become an essential part of most people’s everyday lives, from checking Facebook and Twitter to posting blogs, Pinterest listings, and uploading YouTube videos. However, and with smartphones making it easier than ever…
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