10 Ways To Give Students More Control Of Their Education
One way to give students more control of their education is to allow them to create their own schedule–and revise it as necessary.
-
-
4 Things Every Student Should Do Every Day
From asking questions to feeling a sense of progress, here’s a quick list of things that every student should do every day.
-
5 Levels Of Student Engagement: A Continuum For Teaching
It was already clear that students want to ‘do well’ for different reasons but now I could see a fuller continuum of student engagement.
-
15 Interesting Ways To Start Class Tomorrow
The best part of ‘Count to 10’ is that it gives students who may not be the ‘best’ at other things a chance to win. If less than 90% of your students are smiling the whole time, you’re doing it wrong.
-
20 Tips To Promote A Self-Directed Classroom Culture
When a task feels overwhelming, the ‘I can,’ quickly falls apart. Teach students how to break down a big project into miniature steps.
-
5 Ways To Engage Reluctant Learners
While there are no magic bullets, certain principles & strategies can harness the intrinsic motivation that lies at the heart of each learner.
-
Every Classroom Is A Team And Every Teacher Is A Coach
Football programs have an offense, a defense & special teams. Though they’re different, they are on the same team and are in the game to win.
-
Too Much Sitting? 5 Movement Strategies That Get Students Thinking
5 Movement Strategies That Get Kids Thinking contributed by Kenny McKee Each day more research confirms the link between movement and learning. Brain researcher David Sousa claims that physical activity increases the amount of oxygen in our blood, and this oxygen is related to enhanced learning and memory. A Washington Post article suggests that many…
-
The Science Of Classroom Design (Graphic)
Classroom design impacts classroom management, curriculum needs, lesson and unit design, teacher personality, technology needs, etc.
-
6 Signs You’re Creating Confident Students
Self-confident and efficacious students are able to persevere in the face of obstacles and challenges.
-
32 Tips For Building Better Relationships With Students
From asking questions to empowering students to expressing affection, building better relationships starts with these suggestions.
-
3 Simple Ways To Create A More Positive Classroom Atmosphere
Here are two questions to think about as you reflect on your daily instruction.
When students enter your room, are they happy to be here?
When they leave, are they smiling and feeling positive about their experience?
-
27 Ways To Promote Intrinsic Motivation In The Classroom
Some ways to promote intrinsic motivation in students your classroom include using inquiry and lessons that require their creativity.
-
No Student Is Unreachable
Students who are challenging–i.e. victims of disruptive childhoods–do not change overnight. They require time to grow.
