When instruction is purposeful, a goal is identified and the complete instructional process is focused squarely on that goal. Educators who are purposeful continuously keep the goal in mind. They understand that the entire instructional process—data collection that informs instruction, teaching, and assessment—must all be driven by the defined goal. Even when instruction is not successful, educators know the purpose for each strategy employed.
In my mindful mornings group, we do meditations, grounding exercises, art activities, yoga, and nature connection activities. I like to do a wide variety of activities so that all of
Using a Google Docs form, Roosevelt Middle School band director Kelso Daning has created a revised March Madness tournament in the form of music appreciation. The brackets have 32 classical
Keep your high school math students engaged with these techniques.
Though reading difficulties can be varied and complex, it’s simpler than one might think to convert struggling students into proficient, independent readers. Elementary school reading specialists are often the people
Transferable literacy skills can help students across content areas.
Time pressures are keeping many schools from adopting education strategies supported by brain science research, such as later start times for high-schoolers and giving students recess as well as other
Many states have recently enacted laws or rules designed to ensure that teachers are well versed in evidence-based reading instruction. Here are some highlights.
Worried that far too many students have weak reading skills, states are passing new laws that require aspiring teachers—and, increasingly, teachers who are already in the classroom—to master reading instruction
How do you know if students are empowered as readers? How do you know if they believe in themselves and their reading abilities? As a classroom teacher and principal for
Teachers in training often receive limited introduction to the importance of multicultural education. Many don’t learn how to design culturally responsive curricula and instructional strategies. Such was my experience, and
