Jul 07
Tracking student fluency rates can feel like one of those elusive skills that’s everywhere and nowhere in the curriculum. You know it matters—you want your students to read with expression, speed, and accuracy—but finding an effective way to track fluency without turning your classroom into a stopwatch lab? That’s another story. Good news: it’s totally …
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Apr 29
Creating an interactive and stimulating learning environment is every teacher’s goal. As educators, we encourage respectful debates and promote the development of well-rounded individuals. One effective strategy that accomplishes these objectives is the Four Corners activity. This teaching strategy allows students to delve into controversial topics, express their opinions, and engage in meaningful discussions with …
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Feb 15
A learning log is a specialized type of journal. Unlike typical journals, students record responses to the educational material they are learning. This type of journal helps students reflect more deeply on their learning material. Learning logs may include: Concept Webs Semantic Maps Semantic Feature Analysis Lists of Unanswered Questions Students Have Observations for Experiments …
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Apr 01
Collaborative Learning. You know—the strategy we want to love because it fosters student interaction, critical thinking, and communication… but sometimes dread because it feels like pulling teeth. The truth? Collaborative learning is powerful. It gets students talking, thinking, and learning from each other. But without a plan, group work can get chaotic fast. So in …
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May 17
Are you looking for an innovative teaching strategy that actively engages your students and encourages collaboration? Look no further than the Snowball Technique! This technique allows students to become teachers as they work together in progressively larger groups. This blog post will explain the step-by-step process of implementing the Snowball Technique in your classroom, along …
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Apr 19
Authentic learning provides tasks that allow students to learn through real-life situations. Students solve real problems. Projects are relevant to the learner. Students use applications that are real. They apply what they have learned in class to realistic circumstances. Often students go outside the classroom. This could include field trips. The idea is that learners …
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Nov 16
Semantic feature analysis (SFA) uses a grid to help students visualize how topics are related to one another. Learners complete the grid to see connections between items, make predictions, or categorize topics. When to Use SFA Use semantic feature analysis any time students have a list of topics to compare and contrast. This strategy is …
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