Relationship-based Learning
The importance of the adult-child relationship cannot be underestimated. Countless studies point to the conclusion that students who have aContinue Reading
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The importance of the adult-child relationship cannot be underestimated. Countless studies point to the conclusion that students who have aContinue Reading
We’ve been revisiting the nine research-based high-yield instructional practices identified in Marzano’s Classroom Instruction That Works. As teachers, we knowContinue Reading
How important is creativity? It is vitally important. It might save a civilization. Just ask Arnold Toynbee. Arnold Toynbee (1889-1975)Continue Reading
The word “intentional” indicates deliberate and purposeful action. Are there things that you can purposely do in your classroom thatContinue Reading
Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle without seeing the picture first? It can be an overwhelmingContinue Reading
If you’re having difficulty getting started with collaborative learning in the classroom, you might consider using the Jigsaw technique developedContinue Reading
If you’re a fan of television sitcoms, you might recall the show “Home Improvement.” The lead character, Tim “The ToolContinue Reading
While classrooms are often filled with student chatter, that chatter is not productive in nature. Teachers must be intentional inContinue Reading
Collaboration within the classroom has been the subject of study for a number of researchers. Of particular interest to teachersContinue Reading
The primary instructional model in use for many years in many classrooms was “sit and get.” In other words, theContinue Reading