“Does this make sense?” “Is that clear?” “Do you have any questions?” As a student or even a participant in any learning, you have probably heard these three questions asked of you to see…
Ask any educator and they’ll tell you, the trials and tribulations of a first year teacher are real. At various points throughout your first year, you’ll probably laugh, cry, think about leaving the job, swear…
Childhood is not a race, there is no finish line, there is no goalpost, and there is no set point that they need to reach to ensure a successful life. Unfortunately during this pandemic, we…
How can you strike a balance between the use of technology in our classrooms and the research-based understandings about how humans learn?
Read about the three “Be’s” that will help you exude confidence in the classroom.
How often do you find yourself unsure if students are learning what you want them to learn? If the answer to that is “often”, you’re not alone, but it’s probably time to review what research-informed…
What Can Teachers Do? It is our strong belief that teachers are the principal motivators in the classroom and with effective planning – and dynamic execution of lessons – can significantly impact student engagement. Engagement …
Making the Most of Parent Teacher Conferences It’s parent teacher conference season! Although it is a long and tiring day, PTCs can be incredibly powerful, but only if you are proactive, prepared, and responsive….
How to Effectively Engage English Language Learners As we move towards more heterogeneous classrooms, an area of concern I receive from teachers is about how best to engage their English Language Learners (ELLs). Teachers…
Equity Sticks Aren’t Enough The Case for Implementing Equitable Instructional Strategies with Fidelity One entry-level strategy for promoting equitable instruction in the classroom is through the use of equitable calling practices. However, the way…