Hypothesizing for Depth
Several years ago when I taught music theory, I liked to notate a standard chord progression on the board, butContinue Reading
Category: Pedagogy
Reading for Depth
If you haven’t asked students to dig deep into content through reading in quite some time, now might be aContinue Reading
Comparing for Depth
Comparing is a tremendous method for gaining deeper understanding. Comparison activities fit well into traditional and non-traditional instructional designs. InContinue Reading
A Call to HOPE
Many people are finding it difficult to maintain a positive perspective with the daily barrage of news and information aboutContinue Reading
Notes and Summaries in the Classroom
Students need tools to improve their ability to gather information in meaningful ways. In the book Teaching for Deeper Learning:Continue Reading
Conceptualizing in the Classroom
Students need to see the big picture in order to move into deep learning. In the book Teaching for DeeperContinue Reading
What’s the Big Idea?
In his book To Sell Is Human, author Daniel Pink shares a lesson he learned in law school. His professorContinue Reading
Empathy – An Emotional Essential
Empathy may seem a bit “touchy feely” for many educators, but the facts are clear: a lack of empathy leadsContinue Reading
Characteristics of Caring
Not long ago I was with a colleague and reflected on why I became an educator. Like so many people,Continue Reading
Practices that Build Respect
Building respect between students and teachers and between student peers is an important part of the work that is doneContinue Reading
