In this chapter from Great Teaching by Design, the authors discuss that we can implement what works best by explicitly uncovering where our learners are in their learning journey, learning from research, and continuously evaluating the impact of our decisions on learning.
This table from Great Teaching by Design contains several ideas to "hack" a classroom or remote learning space, in order to set up the best environment for student learning.
"They want kids to see the world differently, and to be empowered to act differently, because of what they have learned. It seems that the goal of all learning—not just conceptual understanding—is transfer." Read more from Julie Stern, author of Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding, Elementary, on Corwin Connect.
This 'think sheet' from SEL From a Distance for younger students teaches them to reflect on their behavior.
Use this self-survey from Experience Inquiry by Kimberly Mitchell to determine whether you are already teaching in an inquiry-based way.
Complete this activity from The Co-Teacher's Playbook as a co-teaching team to take stock of your individual strengths and goals in order to better understand how you can better work together.
Listen in as Serena Pariser, author of Real Talk About Classroom Management, shares her practical classroom management strategies that can be implemented into any classroom.
Hear from Nottingham and Renton why and how classroom discussion can be one of the most important vehicles for student learning.
Hear from James Nottingham, author of The Learning Challenge, as he explains the Learning Pit and what the best "Pit Tools" are for student learning.
Explore opportunities with Jackie Walsh and Beth Sattes, authors of Quality Questioning, for partnering with students to co-create a classroom community that highlights learning for all.
Learn from Homa Tavangar and Becky Morales, authors of The Global Education Toolkit for Elementary Learners, how to build global and cultural awareness inside the classroom with year-round activities.
Uncover from William Bender how project-based learning can aid in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards.