5 Psychology-Based Strategies That Help Students Learn
Psychology-based strategies that help students learn include modeling, student choice, and a clear sense of progress in the learning process.
16 Things I Want To Hear My Students Say
“Ohhh, I get it.” The iconic phrase that teachers value hearing. A sign you’ve moved a student. Something you want to hear your students say.
Establishing A Culture Of ‘Can’ In Your Classroom
it’s important to realize that a “culture” is comprised of tangible factors (students) and intangible factors (curiosity), and ever-present.
The Power Of I Don’t Know
The power of “I don’t know” returns the learning to the student and restores the scale of understanding to a universe of knowledge.
Helping Students Fail: A Framework
Helping students fail is about thinking like a scientist, farmer, designer, or CEO–failing gives the data needed to proceed.
Why What Students Don’t Know Is More Important Than What They Do
What Students Don’t Know Is More Important Than What They Do by Terry Heick For me, my biggest takeaway from college was learning what I didn’t know. So many passionate, crazy-smart people–teachers and students–that modeled for me learning as I hadn’t seen it before. Entire courses on single ideas I wouldn’t have given a second…
25 Alternatives To “I Don’t Know” And “I Can’t”
Want to encourage a growth mindset in students? Here are 25 alternatives to “I Don’t Know” and “I Can’t,” in ready-for-students form!
Integrating The Habits Of Mind In The Classroom
How do you use the Habits of Mind in the classroom? Start with modeling, RAFT assignments, and metacognition.
10 Ways To Learn Through Failure
We may intend to learn through failure, but as soon as we start to feel shame creep in, we lose our heads and don’t learn from our mistakes.
How To Cultivate A Growth Mindset In Your Classroom
Here are 5 key factors for teachers and students to consider that can create a powerful synergy for improving engagement and learning.
Failing Forward: 21 Ideas To Help Students Keep Their Momentum
An example of ‘failing forward’: “Your first two drafts didn’t work so well, huh? What can you take from each of them–what’s salvageable?”
Establishing A Growth Mindset As A Teacher: 9 Statements Of Affirmation
9 Statements Of Affirmation To Help Establish A Growth Mindset by Terry Heick The ability to change is among the least-appreciated professional characteristics of a teacher. This is especially true as education systems react to both external pressure, and internal instinct to change into something closer to truly progressive learning environments. As I was reading…
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