“Nathan, I really want you to do well today. How can I help you with that?” instead of, “Nathan, you have an F in my class, don’t you want to get a good grade? Why can’t you behave?” Both statements show Nathan that he is accountable for his behavior. The first statement, however, shows him [...]read moreHow to Build Mutually Respectful Relationships With Students From Day 1
Creating Inclusive Environments For Students With Special Educational Needs Teaching students with special educational needs (SEN) requires a thoughtful and adaptive approach to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed. By focusing on creating inclusive and supportive learning environments, educators can address the diverse needs of their students and promote effective learning. This [...]read moreTeaching Students With Special Educational Needs: Best Practices
by Terry Heick A few years ago, I wrote about Types of Learning Journals and reflection was a part of this thinking. I’ve also shared a small collection of basic reflective questions in the past that could be used as a tweet or other social media post. Now, for an updated post, I’ve collected many [...]read more50 Learning Reflection Questions For Students –
by Terry Heick Reflection is a natural part of learning. We all think about new experiences–the camping on the car ride home, the mistakes made in a game, or the emotions felt while finishing a long-term project that’s taken months to complete. Below I’ve shared 15 strategies for students to reflect on their learning. Modeling [...]read moreStrategies To Help Students Retain What You Taught Them
Once it’s begun, it’s difficult to fully separate the person from the task. When the artist is painting, the painter and the act of painting become a single ‘thing.’ The painting becomes a part of it all, too. As a teacher, your ‘self’ is embedded within your teaching—which is how it goes from ‘job’ to [...]read more14 Ways To Help Students Build Confidence
Lander said defining newcomer students primarily in relation to language acquisition tends to promote a deficit approach to the student’s capacity to learn and contribute, “and our kids internalize that.” Teachers can also internalize deficit frameworks and lower their expectations for these students. “I see, too often, the equating of English acquisition with intelligence,” said [...]read moreHow Schools Can Better Support Teachers of Newcomer Students
Conquering The Difficulties Of eLearning eLearning is the way of the future. Even kids who will never attend an online university need to know how to thrive in any conditions. What if their school has a viral outbreak that requires them to go remote for two weeks? What if bad weather keeps them at home [...]read moreHelp Struggling Students Become Better eLearners: Strategies
Tesla is revoking summer internships.Sean Gallup/ Getty Images Tesla interns say their offers were revoked less than a month before they were set to start. Two would-be interns posted on LinkedIn on Wednesday saying they had internships rescinded. The move comes as Tesla continues to make further cuts after slashing 10% of its staff last [...]read moreTesla revoked internships weeks before start date, students say
Abby Lee Miller is expressing regrets about how she treated some young dancers throughout her career as an instructor, on and off screen. In a new clip from her upcoming episode of Impact x Nightline, the 58-year-old Dance Moms star was asked by ABC News’ Juju Chang if she would change anything about her behavior or [...]read more‘Dance Moms’ Star Abby Lee Miller Says She Regrets Being ‘Harsh’ on Students Who ‘Didn’t Have the Talent’
Having a purpose comes with benefits, according to Heather Malin, a consultant and former director of research at the Stanford Center on Adolescence. When students identify a greater purpose in what they learn at school, their academic performance, persistence and social belonging rise, Malin said during a talk at the recent Learning and The Brain: [...]read moreTapping into the power of purpose to engage students