How Can Teachers Encourage And Promote Critical Thinking Among Their Students?
Elevate your students’ mental workflow beyond just memorizing…
Researcher Dr. Peter Facione states, “Education is nothing more, nor less, than learning to think!”. All educators today agree to the fact that students must become critical thinkers in order to become true learners. Applying critical thinking in the classroom enables and encourages learners to speculate, […]
Digital Content and the 21st Century Teacher
This week I read that Encyclopedia Brittanica is ending its print version. It will be continuing online versions, but will no longer be printing encyclopedias. When I read this for the first time, I realized that this is another sure sign that digital content is here to stay. While we still love books […]
The Classroom Orchard
A student’s achievements are like seeds that a teacher sows. But just like a plant, it’s not enough to sow. Teachers need to weed, water and nourish each seedling so that it will grow properly. The fruits that flourish are determined by the seeds planted and the tender care administered.
What growth would you […]
How Can Teachers Encourage Active Listening In The Classroom?
Learning to listen
A culture of listening goes far beyond telling students to listen to the teacher. It means expecting 100% attention and respect when you are speaking…
Consider how students form their initial impressions of you as a teacher. What evidence do they use? Their impression is usually formed as a result of their […]
How Can Teachers Make Their Feedback Meaningful?
Meaningful feedback that goes along with an assessment is the bedrock of improvement…
It is an uncontested fact that evaluating/ assessing is an integral part of educating students. It determines whether or not the goals of education are being met. Teachers and parents use test scores and feedback to gauge a student’s academic strengths […]
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