Teaching Open-Ended Socratic Questions: Encourage Students to Think Critically
When teaching open ended questions, remember the purpose is to allow students to communicate what they know and how they understand it. Good …
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Why Is Critical Thinking Important? Your Questions Answered
Why is critical thinking important? Intelligence and memory can make your students pass exams, but you will only be able to give them a true …
Continue ReadingThe Benefits and Considerations of Psychoeducation for Trauma Victims
When a child goes through a traumatic experience, it can have lasting effects. A professional trained in psychoeducation can help the child understand …
Continue ReadingThe Benefits of Google Apps for Education in Schools
With so many schools adopting Google Apps for Education, you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. This article explores exactly what you can …
Continue ReadingTips for High School Teachers for Holding an Open House
Holding a high school open house is no cause for fear. With a few preparations, teachers can dazzle parents and make the evening go smoothly. Learn …
Continue ReadingHow Teachers Can Recognize and Deal With Antisocial Student Behavior in School
In your classroom, you may have a child who displays antisocial behavior. Learn about the signs of antisocial behaviors, problems that can arise with …
Continue ReadingEvaluating Assessment Principles
As we give assessments for learning, we must ask ourselves many important questions about the process. Why are we assessing the student and what do we …
Continue ReadingThe 10 iPad Book Apps: Using the iPad For Reading Books at School
The iPad is finding its way into more and more classrooms because of the growing number of educational apps that can be used with students. Some of …
Continue ReadingTeachers Looking Inward: Reflective Teaching Strategies to Improve Classroom Effectiveness
Educators that use reflective teaching strategies in their classrooms find they are able to enhance and enrich their teaching. Reflection utilizes …
Continue ReadingTeacher Guidance of Project-Based Learning Goals
Teachers who want their students to invest their hearts into an assignment work on creating project-based learning goals. Students or teachers can …
Continue ReadingBrief Explanation of Inductive Teaching Strategies
Inductive Teaching focuses on allowing students to come to their own conclusions. A teacher’s role is to provide learning experiences and plenty …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Project-Based Learning & Why Is It So Successful? A Brief Introduction
Project based learning (PBL) is a new approach that has transformed the face of learning by engaging students into productive and real-life projects. …
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