4 Core Purposes of Education, According to Sir Ken Robinson
WEBMar 2, 2022 · Personal. Education should enable young people to engage with the world within them as well as the world around them. In Western cultures, there is a firm distinction between the two worlds, between thinking and feeling, objectivity and subjectivity. This distinction is misguided.
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10 Teacher Picks for Best Tech Tools - Edutopia
WEBFeb 5, 2021 · 9. Flip: One of the most popular tech tools in schools, Flip won praise from teachers across the country because of the flexibility it gives students to submit digital projects and how it effectively supports peer and teacher feedback. [Editor’s note: Microsoft has closed down Flip. Padlet may be a viable alternative.] 8.
The Key to Effective Classroom Management | Edutopia
WEBFeb 27, 2019 · The Key to Effective Classroom Management. A three-phase process helps build strong teacher-student bonds, which can reduce disruptive behavior. It’s a daunting but all-too-common sight for many teachers: A classroom full of rowdy students who are unable to focus on the lesson. Classroom management techniques may get things back …
A Practical Guide to Planning for Intentional Differentiation
WEBMar 26, 2021 · A Three-Pronged Approach to Planning for Differentiation. Part 1: Content. Content is what students need to know, understand, and do something with. When identifying these outcomes, we also shape the assessment (s) by how learners can demonstrate what they understand. Success comes from teachers accomplishing two …
6 Essential Strategies for Teaching ELLs | Edutopia
WEBApr 12, 2019 · 5. Differentiate—and Use Multiple Modalities. All kids learn better when they engage with material in multiple ways: Lessons that involve writing, speaking, drawing, and listening, for example, give students four opportunities to deepen their understanding of the work. For ELLs, those additional engagements also provide a little breathing ...
Guiding Students to Set Academic Goals - Edutopia
WEBOct 12, 2021 · Teaching the skill of goal setting coupled with reflecting and revising goals can give students the self-regulated learning tools for a growth mindset toward academic development. With students as young as kindergarten, more scaffolding is needed. At the beginning of each day, students can select an emoji or picture that represents some …
The Heart of Teaching and the Qualities of a Great Teacher
WEBJan 14, 2015 · You are a builder: A great teacher bridges gaps and builds relationships, friendships, and a community. Teachers always look to make things better and improve things in and outside of the classroom. Building a community is something a great teacher seeks to do in the classroom and extends that to the entire school and its community. …
How to Create an Effective Professional Learning Community
WEBJan 3, 2020 · The answer may be found in the collaboration achieved in professional learning communities (PLCs). PLCs—which harness “an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to achieve better results for the students they serve”—are a common and proven practice …
A Classroom Where Everyone Feels Welcome | Edutopia
WEBJun 28, 2018 · As humans we are relational. Children and adults desire a connection with those they trust. 3. Have one-on-one conversations, discussions, and informal meetings with students. Remember: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. These conversations should occur early in the year and routinely during the year.