A cheat sheet of education theorists and their research based teaching practices.
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Letting our kids deal with the natural consequences of their actions will help them more quickly develop the skills they need to succeed. Easier said than done.
This cooperative learning strategy takes the idea of "working in pairs" up a notch.
Step-by-step instructions for using this engaging instructional strategy; video included!
Three AI teacher assistants, a curated collection of math activities, a website-building curriculum, a site for helping students change the world, and more.
In too many classrooms, students aren't really thinking. It's time to try something different.
The People of Pedagogy Infographic celebrates the contributions six researchers and educational theorists had on our understanding of pedagogy.
Learn the simple, quick strategies cognitive scientists say can boost student learning in any classroom.
Physical movement makes learning stick better, and today we're exploring six ways you can add more movement to your classroom.
Culturally responsive teaching is less about using racial pride as a motivator and more about mimicking the strategies students' communities use to teach them long before they come to school.
To learn any concept well, students need to experience multiple examples of that concept, and ChatGPT can help you generate those examples fast.
Students who have learned enough English to thrive socially may still need scaffolding to thrive academically. These strategies can help.
Far too many students are doing projects that look creative but offer almost no opportunity for real learning. Time for the Grecian Urns to go.
In some cases, teachers think they're practicing culturally responsive teaching, when in fact, they're kind of not. Zaretta Hammond helps clear things up.
Moments where I am blamed for something I did not do take me to a dark place. I fantasize about the scathing response I will deliver to my foe's inbox. And then I calm down and deal with it.
Are there more creative ways, besides movies, to keep kids minds engaged AND get a little time back for ourselves?
EduTips are micro-episodes of the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast. Each EduTip offers one small, useful thing that will help you become a better teacher. Click the images below to read or listen to each one.
A digital curation project is a fast way to engage critical thinking in any content area. Here's how it works.
Some texts are just hard for students to get into. The Mind's Eye strategy tackles that problem head on, grabbing students' attention before they read a word.
Reflection too often gets shoved aside over the school year. This system will immerse it into your classroom routine so it gets the attention it deserves.