Designing Effective Writing Assignments
Use these concepts and tips to create effective writing assignments. Organize and structure writing assignments so that the students are clear of expectations and are set up for success.
How can teachers design effective writing assignments?
Good writing assignments can promote student learning. Engaging in writing tasks helps students to research, organize and present information […]
What is Team-Based-Learning?
Team-Based Learning is a strategy that helps create a collaborative learning environment. This strategy requires students to take responsibility for their learning as well as work as a team.
What is Team-Based Learning?
Team-based Learning is a structured collaborative learning strategy developed by Larry K. Michaelsen in the early 1970’s. The instructional strategy as […]
Help Students Motivate Themselves
Use these intrinsic motivational strategies to enhance learning in the classroom. Get students involved and loving learning on their own.
The concept of classroom motivation often includes strategies to provide incentives for students to do something and/or do it with greater intensity. Yet, when examined closer outside motivation is not always the best source […]
Improving Communicative Skills with Assistive Technology
Help differently-abled students get the most out of learning with assistive technology
A teacher’s primary goal is to ensure that students understand the concepts that they are taking the time to teach. To ensure this, teachers need to bear in mind the varying learning abilities and needs of the students. Every student is unique […]
Resources for Guided Reading
Bring Guided Reading into the classroom with these helpful ideas.
Creating independent readers and thinkers is every teacher’s goal. In order to achieve this, teachers can help students develop these skills by using the Guided Reading Approach.
Guided Reading is an instructional approach where a teacher works with a small group of students who demonstrate […]
Be a Listening Teacher
It is only natural to expect students to listen (pay attention) to their teachers, but what about vice-versa? Do teachers’ pay attention to their students?
Reflect on your listening skills and answer the following questions:
Do you constantly interrupt students when they talk?
Do you try to hasten conversations with students using nonverbal cues […]
Activities For Reviewing Content
Review activities help students participate and become interactive with learning. With these activities teachers can ensure better understanding of content while making learning more interesting.
Reviewing content periodically after a lesson is important. Teachers can summarize information and emphasize key points during a review. Reviewing content provides students with an opportunity to ask questions, […]
The Socratic Method in the Classroom
How can teachers use the Socratic method?
The Socratic method is one of the oldest pedagogic techniques used in the classroom. Developed by Socrates over 2400 years ago, the strategy uses thought-provoking question and answer sessions to promote learning. This student-centered approach is challenging and engages students in analytical discussions; and aids in expanding […]
The Universal Design for Learning
Use the Universal Design for Learning assessment strategies to enhance learning in the classroom. These strategies will enable teachers to be flexible, always improving the learning experience.
The Universal Design for Learning is a research-based set of principles that help customize and adjust school curriculum. To make learning universal in nature, this scientific based […]
How Can Teachers Plan An Effective Budget?
Learn how to plan an effective budget for grants and enhance the learning experience.
Making a budget is crucial when applying for grants. It is the first part of the proposal that funders will review because it reveals a great deal about the strength of the project and the teacher’s competency in guiding students […]
