One student engagement strategy is to offer diverse pathways through content–pathways students would have to ‘unlock’ to progress.
Strategies for using context clues in reading including word parts, definition–> explanation, examples, antonyms, and analogies.
Creativity is a 21st-century teaching and learning currency–and the best way to make sure it happens is to give points for it.
Upgrading for me means a clean, fresh start. It’s about assessing what’s out there, removing what’s outdated, and investing in the future.
There are elements of play, leveling up, and a sense of mastery or achievement upon accomplishing each challenge.
Teachers are professionals and their ‘clients’ are children and their function is teaching and their craft is understanding.
Teachers are guides and coaches and content experts. A ‘post-progressive’ teacher would be empowered, not replaced.
Wikipedia is a surprisingly useful tool for even formal educational research. The ‘References’ section on each page can be a gold mine.