Education
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Every Teacher Needs This “Change of Plans” Bin
As teachers, we’ve all faced those moments. You start the day with a flawless lesson plan, full of enthusiasm, and…
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This Teacher Lets Her Students Name the Objects in the Room
In the thick of the school year, especially as that third-quarter slump sneaks up on us, keeping students engaged can…
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What Is Mistake Literacy? The Research Of Learning Through Failure – TeachThought
contributed by Dr. Zak Cohen In 2009, President Obama spoke to a group of students at Wakefield High School in…
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Knowledge Domains For The 21st Century Student
by TeachThought Staff Thinking in the 21st century is just different. That doesn’t mean we’re all suddenly omnipotent cyborgs, nor…
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14 Effective Teaching Strategies For Inquiry-Based Learning
by TeachThought Staff Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning guided by students through questions, research, and/or curiosity. An inquiry-based…
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A 21st Century Learning Model
by Terry Heick As a follow-up to our 9 Characteristics of 21st Century Learning we developed in 2009, we have…
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6 Types Of Assessment Of Learning
by TeachThought Staff What are the types of assessment for learning? And more importantly, when should you use which? If…
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8 Strategies To Engage Students At The Beginning Of Class
The Precious First Few Minutes Of Class The traditional scene is familiar: Students drift into class while we announce “Your…
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Help! How Do I Find the Motivation to Go Back to School?
Dear We Are Teachers, I really, really, really don’t want to go back to school. This is my 7th year…
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20 Fun Facts About George Washington
George Washington was a fascinating and inspiring figure, one of the most famous in American history. While there’s much to…
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