Conventional wisdom says a quiet classroom is a productive one. 🤫 But to unlock the power of social learning, you need to get students talking about the content! Here are 3 strategies to try.
A U.K. study found that students do better in math classes that devote more time to individual practice while in English class, more discussion yields results.
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Instructional coaching is a critical component of teacher development. Coaches serve a unique and special role in their schools and solidify powerful memories and beliefs about learning for teachers.
Fellow administrators - we need to help our teachers strike a balance between work and home. Please discourage them from checking email when they leave school. Let’s also communicate this expectation with parents so they are aware.
The girls contrasted positive math experiences with negative ones by emphasizing teachers’ patience, sense of humor, and ability to explain concepts in different ways. @profnicolej @KaraNewhouse
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Helping your child learn to self-regulate is a process with ups and downs. Learn to see the signs!
Sketchnote by @kwiens62 based on ideas by Stuart Shanker - Self-Reg
Phrases that emphasize “student ownership, engagement, and intrinsic motivation” will help students see learning as its own reward.
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“Some kids think faster than others, but that doesn’t mean that the kids who aren’t as fast don’t understand.” This instructional strategy encourages more children to participate in class discussions. 👍