One passage in my favorite book of ancient wisdom says a cord of three strands is not easily broken. The interweaving of those three strands provides great overall strength and makes for a sturdy, effective cord. In the book Questioning for Formative Feedback: Meaningful Dialogue to Improve Learning, author Jackie Acree Walsh identifies three teacher … Continue reading Three Teacher Roles for the Formative Classroom
According to the most recent state report card, our school district serves a student population in which 50% of our students are economically disadvantaged. Very often students who come from economically disadvantaged homes struggle academically for a variety of reasons directly related to poverty, such as poor physical health, poor motor skills, inattentiveness, reduced curiosity, … Continue reading Examining a Framework for Improving Effectiveness
Collaborative classroom work doesn’t just happen. It must be carefully planned and implemented. In the article Planning for Great Group Work, author Willona Sloan details seven steps for collaborative student work: Build a culture of collaboration: Begin on day one with low-stakes tasks, so that students have the opportunity to practice the skills they will … Continue reading Seven Steps for Building Collaboration
Let’s start the today with a quiz: Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last three Heisman trophy winners. Name the last three winners of the Miss America pageant. Name five people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. Name the last five Academy Award winners for best actor and actress. … Continue reading The Power of Care
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