An Example Of Rigor-Based Differentiation
contributed by Barbara R. Blackburn Differentiation is a popular concept in today’s schools. After all, it makes sense. We’d all love to provide instruction tailored to every student’s needs. However, intentionally or accidentally, many teachers simply lower the rigor for…
What Is Mistake Literacy? The Research Of Learning Through Failure
contributed by Dr. Zak Cohen From Mistakes to Mastery: A Roadmap for Developing Mistake-Literate Learners In 2009, President Obama spoke to a group of students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. As someone who had readily and unabashedly admitted…
Tips For Improving Family Engagement Through School-Home Communication
Tips For Improving Family Engagement Through School-Home Communication contributed by Dr. Kara Stern, SchoolStatus Head of Education Solutions Recognizing school/home communication’s profound impact on student success and well-being is crucial. We need to understand school communication as much more than…
3 Knowledge Domains For The 21st-Century Student
3 Knowledge Domains For Teaching And Learning by TeachThought Staff Thinking in the 21st century is just different. That doesn’t mean we’re all suddenly omnipotent cyborgs, nor do we all become mindless social media addicts who spend our cognitive might…
A Powerful, One-Sentence Argument For Progressive Learning
by TeachThought Staff Do not limit a child to your own learning, for they were born for another time. R Tagore While each generation is unique, possessing its own challenges, opportunities, and cultural contexts, the methods of teaching and the…
Getting Started Using Talking Circles In The Classroom
What Are Talking Circles? Talking Circles are a traditional discussion and decision-making format originating in First Nations cultures. In this format, individuals sit in a circle, signifying equality, and take turns speaking while holding a ceremonial object. This allows for…
The Benefits Of Using LEGOs To Promote Literacy
by TeachThought Staff In the classroom, promoting literacy is a practice that extends far beyond the mere ability to read and write. Literacy is part of broad spectrum of competencies, including language acquisition, comprehension, critical thinking, and creative expression. Within…