Question-Based Learning: A Definition
Question-based learning is a type of inquiry where the learner is guided by forming and refining a guiding question (or questions).
How I Eliminated (Almost) All Grading Problems In My Classroom
Grading problems still surfaced, but with a system in place, it was easier to identify what went wrong and communicate why to students.
10 Ways To Upgrade Your Teaching For $10 Or Less
Upgrading for me means a clean, fresh start. It’s about assessing what’s out there, removing what’s outdated, and investing in the future.
What Works In Education And How Do We Know?
What works in education and how do we know? What do we know an idea is ‘good’? Letter grades? Test performance? Graduation Rates?
Learning Theories: Jerome Bruner On The Scaffolding Of Learning
Bruner believed that when children start to learn new concepts, they need help from teachers and other adults in the form of active support.
Updating The Gears Of Education
How can we improve education? Our current system is designed to publish common goals that drive our common actions and performance.
The Definition Of The Cognitive Load Theory
Cognitive load theory says that because short-term memory is limited, learning should be designed with those limitations in mind.
Is Cognitive Load Theory The Most Important Thing A Teacher Should Know?
If you ask a student to apply problem-solving skills when they are learning new and critical information, you’re asking the brain to do two things at once. This limits both processes. The task is ‘complex’ but not in a way that benefits the student.
20 Simple Assessment Strategies You Can Use Every Day
Here are 22 simple assessment strategies and tips to help you become more frequent in your teaching, planning, and curriculum design.
10 Specific Ideas To Gamify Your Classroom
Gamify your classroom with challenges, feedback, levels, creativity, and rewards to motivate students to learn, and master concepts.
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