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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WEBEdutopia is a free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education. Explore topics such as mastery-based learning, classroom culture, ELLs, and web-based resources.
The Key to Effective Classroom Management | Edutopia
WEBFeb 27, 2019 · Many experienced teachers know that making meaningful connections with students is one of the most effective ways to prevent disruptions in the first place, and a new study set out to assess this approach.In classrooms where teachers used a series of techniques centered around establishing, maintaining, and restoring relationships, academic engagement increased by 33 percent and disruptive ...
6 Scaffolding Strategies to Use With Your Students | Edutopia
WEBMay 24, 2011 · Launching the learning in your classroom from the prior knowledge of your students and using this as a framework for future lessons is not only a scaffolding technique—many would agree it’s just plain good teaching. 3. Give Time to Talk. All learners need time to process new ideas and information.
Why Is Assessment Important? - Edutopia
WEBJul 15, 2008 · Why Is Assessment Important? Asking students to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter is critical to the learning process; it is essential to evaluate whether the educational goals and standards of the lessons are being met. July 15, 2008. Assessment is an integral part of instruction, as it determines whether or …
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 to promote teacher collaboration that increases student ...
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.
Ensuring That Instruction Is Inclusive for Diverse Learners - Edutopia
WEBMay 15, 2019 · As a special education teacher, part of my job was helping students who had a diagnosed learning disability access the general education curriculum, so I frequently found myself co-teaching with a math or English teacher.
A Practical Guide to Planning for Intentional Differentiation
WEBMar 26, 2021 · These are the key elements to consider in differentiating instruction: Planning: Content, processes, and products. Learner access: Readiness, interests, and learning preferences. Environment. Much has been written to help teachers think about and provide differentiated experiences for learners that align and explain these elements.
4 Principles of a Universal Design for Learning Approach
WEBFeb 4, 2022 · Embracing the following four beliefs is the first step in designing learning experiences that serve all students. 1. All students can reach the high expectations we set. When we set firm goals for all students, we’re sending the message that we believe they’re capable. We start by clearly identifying the goals we’re focusing on.
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