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The Shift From Content To Purpose: A Continuum of…

Terry Heick Aug 5, 2020

What’s the difference between a teacher-centered and learner-driven classroom? A continuum of student choice in the classroom.

10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition

TeachThought Staff Jun 23, 2020

One of the most simple icebreakers for kids is asking them to improve something–this encourages open-ended thinking and creativity.

4 Timeless Elements Of Strong Student-Teacher Relationships

TeachThought Staff May 23, 2020

What causes us to still cherish student-teacher relationships? It’s how they were developed, nurtured, and given space to evolve.

28 Student-Centered Instructional Strategies

TeachThought Staff Mar 16, 2020

Student-centered teaching is teaching designed for the student. Done well, it can disarm some of the more intimidating parts of academia.

I And You And Us: 30 Inspiring Messages For…

Terry Heick Feb 25, 2020

I am responsible for everyone and thing in this class and therefore at times what I say and do may confuse you…

How To Make A Student Give Up

Terry Heick Feb 18, 2020

If you want a child to give up, constantly emphasize their shortcomings and let them know you’re doing so for their own…

How To Kill Learner Curiosity In 12 Easy Steps

Terry Heick Feb 10, 2020

Killing a learner’s natural curiosity doesn’t happen overnight. It can take as long as 12 years, and in rare cases that isn’t…

4 Ideas For Motivating Adolescent Male Readers

TeachThought Staff Jan 2, 2020

Since many boys do not read teacher-privileged literary fiction texts at home, many of them classify themselves as non-readers.