Exploring diversity in the classroom is crucial for all students to feel appreciated and connected, but it often feels wrought with landmines, particularly in the current political climate. Never has it been more important, though. We in education, ... Read More about Diversity in the Classroom: Holiday Research Projects
Master Multiplication Facts
Multiplication facts are like sight words; kids need to know them so that their efforts are focused on larger mathematical concepts. If their brain energy is spent on working out 8 x 7 every day, their grasp on the bigger ideas will be weak. There ... Read More about Master Multiplication Facts
Classroom management strategies for hard discussions
You know what they never prepare you for in grad school? Classroom management strategies for when discussions in your classroom go there. And there, of course, can be any number of uncomfortable topics. (Including, as you'll see below, Hitler.) And ... Read More about Classroom management strategies for hard discussions
The Study Skill that Boosts Math Achievement
Last year, I finally taught this study skill, and while I'm thrilled with the results, I feel like bonking myself upside the head for not doing it sooner. The simple but crucial study skill? Setting up one's work in a way that is organized, ... Read More about The Study Skill that Boosts Math Achievement
One of the most important teaching skills nobody talks about
We educators continually hone our skills. We observe colleagues and borrow ideas from them. With every new class of students, we gain teaching skills to respond to their unique needs. We can't help this constant flux and improvement; it's in our ... Read More about One of the most important teaching skills nobody talks about
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- …
- 15
- Next Page »