Informational text helps kids develop world knowledge, vocabulary, and comprehension skills! Learn how you can better engage young learners with informational text in this @MollyOfDenali professional development experience. (Grades: K-2) https://t.co/KnwPa7ahzY
So appreciate the pedagogy of Pádraig Ó Tuama @duanalla in Poetry Unbound where he shares a beautiful teaching rhythm of hook, read, reflect, read https://t.co/V5koR2RIRS
Politeness is not the same as kindness.
Being polite is saying what makes people feel good today. Being kind is doing what helps people get better tomorrow.
In polite cultures, people withhold disagreement and criticism. In kind cultures, people speak their minds respectfully.
Far too many popular strategies for teaching reading are not actually supported by research. We sifted through to find the ones that are most effective.
Innovative learning environments have some (or maybe all!) of these elements. What's the most important one for your growth?
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The research says this really works:
* Have teens write and talk about challenges: stress, transitions, tests, study habits.
* Preserve autonomy: Ask *them* to connect learning to their lives/future careers.
* Actively teach priority lists/calendars. https://t.co/QPorrot7Ia
Check out these online resources and tips that can help teachers introduce students to new books and support sharing the love—without becoming overwhelmed themselves.
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“If kids cannot connect to what they are learning and the people that are around them, they are far less likely to be motivated to actually engage and learn." https://t.co/TyBTyBxPBL
I try to give these to my students every day:
- Consistency
- Responsibility
- A chance
- A second chance
- Voice
- Encouragement
—Brad Johnson, Educator
A program helps #HighSchool students by giving them tools to teach younger kids. #Teens are given the responsibility of helping a younger student and that’s a big deal for them. #edchat@clare_lom https://t.co/VaRaPUxByQ