'An Environment of Respect & Rapport'... This is an area I find myself discussing quite often with teachers. At least once a week, I have conversations with teachers about how tricky they find this particular domain/ standard to assess. Recently, I attended a presentation about how some teachers and mentors are tackling this very ... read more
Classroom Discussion Strategy: SPIDER web
Whether you teach math, social studies or general music, I know you want to facilitate amazing classroom discussions! You may want to give Alexis Wiggins' version of the SPIDER Web Discussion strategy a try. She has been refining this strategy for seven years and shares her experiences and her rubrics! While students are the ones ... read more
Dittos & Worksheets & Packets, Oh my!!
So, your school department actually has a manual for you and it’s full of printables… They were designed by educators and statisticians… and people that must know more about teaching this content than you do… so why aren’t you students engaged? Well, I am writing this post to make sure you don’t “throw out the baby with the bath water!” ... read more
Student Engagement… Strategy #1
Jigsaw it! Regardless of the subject, brain research tells us we need many rehearsals (+20…yikes!) for new learning to stick! Learners rehearse learning when they are actually engaged in it. And, just to be clear… a worksheet with 20 math problems does not equal 20 rehearsals…( awwww, maaaan!) So, let’s consider the value of a jigsaw! ... read more
Student Engagement… Buzz Words Demystified
According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21), the 4Cs: Critical thinking and problem solving, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity and Innovation are infused in learning. Watch and listen to how ASCD describes 21st Century Skills. In the video P21's video library, the section titled "In Practice," features ... read more
Student Engagement- Week 2 Educator Challenge
If you are back for round two... congratulations on your successes during week one! If you're just joining us, welcome~ we're thrilled to have you here and hope you join the conversation! Let’s think about where we are starting! Level 1: Projects, activities and assignments lack challenge, are inappropriate, or do not cognitively ... read more
My Favorite Questioning Resource
As I look at many of the available web resources out there on questioning, I just can't find one clearer or more to the point than this one from the Tulare County Office of Education. The best part is about halfway down the page, and is titled, "ELA CCSS Bookmarks." The tittle is fitting I think, because just like when you bookmark a ... read more
5 Tips to Kickoff this week’s Questioning & Discussion -Apalooza
1. What will you ask? Plan your questions in advance. Know your objective and plan questions that will support students’ deep understanding around that objective. 2. When will you ask? If you plan to ask two questions during a read aloud, sticky note them in the text. Maybe you are interested in students discussing their opinion about ... read more
Improving Questioning & Discussion Techniques- 1 week Challenge
Let's think about where we are starting! If you missed the rubrics I posted yesterday, you may want to check them out. Level 1: Questions are rapid-fire,and convergent,with single correct answers. All discussion is between teacher and students; students are not invited to speak directly to one another. -> Level 2: The teacher frames ... read more
Improve your Teaching Practice: Take the 1-week Challenge!
Dear Fellow Teachers, Let's roll up our sleeves, take some risks and be proud of the outcomes! It's February and by now you have a good idea where you want to focus your attention. Maybe you've been observed by a colleague or administrator and you have some actual feedback to guide you (yes!!) or maybe you've known for months and have ... read more
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