Debating the Difference Between Learning and Performance In Your Classroom
There is a great debate in education on the differences between learning and performance and where the emphasis should be placed. What is your stance?
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Teaching Methods, Tools & Strategies
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Designing Interactive Learning Activities: Unleashing Your Inner Creative Teacher
Targeted toward teachers, this article describes what an interactive activity is, what it does, what its advantages are and includes practical tips on …
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Advantages & Disadvantages of Using Educational Software in the Classroom
Do you want to know what educational software is? Are you wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of using educational software? You can find …
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The Collaborative Writing Approach in Teaching
Can you envision a group of students working collectively to collaborate on a class assignment with success? That is what the idea of collaborative …
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Writing Effective Progress Reports for Elementary Students: Sample Phrases to Use
This article is designed to help elementary school teachers write effective elementary progress reports. You will also find links to other great …
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Student-Centered Learning and the Constructivist Classroom
Student-centered learning–we’ve all been hearing this term thrown around in the educational community. Just what does this really mean? …
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Why is Literature Important to Developing Critical Thinkers?
Most people assume literature is an important part of education. But not everyone really thinks about why that is. The importance of literature on …
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Strengths and Weaknesses of Informal Assessments: Find Out What Works
Informal assessments can provide teachers with a wealth of useful information that will help guide their instruction on a daily basis. What are the …
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The Pros and Cons of DIBELS Assessment for Reading
The DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) reading assessment is used in many schools to assess students reading ability and to …
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Research on Gender Differences in Learning
Gender differences in learning styles is an important topic in education, and one that draws heated debate. Many teachers and researchers make a …
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