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Habits of mind are repetitive thinking patterns that intelligent people use to solve problems they encounter. These mental tools create heuristic shortcuts that allow smart people to act in a knowledgeable and insightful manner when they are confronted with difficult problems. Authors Costa and Kallick discovered these habits and primarily studied them in educational environments … Read more
Habits of mind are a set of thought patterns that intelligent people have developed in order to solve problems and learn. These mental tools allow us to get past rut-thinking and fall into positive states of thinking when confronted with challenges. These are habits that we should cultivate in students throughout their educational careers. They … Read more
Whether you’re a parent or a teacher, a high school reading list is crucial to getting students excited about reading. But it can be challenging to find books that appeal to all students. Here are 15 classics and novels that are sure to intrigue high schoolers, no matter their age or reading level. From a … Read more
Habits of mind are a set of dispositions that people need to implement when confronted with problems and situations to which the answers are not immediately apparent. They provide children of all ages with a framework for autonomous learning, critical thinking and effective inquiry. Created by Arthur Costa and Bena Kallick, they offer sixteen characteristics … Read more
As a teacher, you’re responsible for providing an environment that allows students to develop essential social, personal, and cognitive skills at this pivotal stage of their development. This can be challenging, but with a few helpful tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating a classroom that students will love and learn from. Organizing … Read more
A sound wall is a tool used to help students learn the connection between letter sounds (phonemes) and letters (graphemes). In this article, we’ll discuss how a sound wall differs from a word wall and the benefits of using one in your classroom. Sound walls are a great resource to use when teaching phonics, especially … Read more
The samr model is a framework to help teachers reflect on their technology integration. It categorizes learning activities into four levels – substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. Substitution level technology acts as a simple substitute to classroom tools and provides no functional change. Augmentation level technology improves learning activities and significantly alters teaching practices. Modification … Read more
Bell work is a quick activity that teachers assign at the start of every class period. It helps students get into learning mode and focus on the tasks ahead of them. The bell work activity can be anything from a simple review to a thought-provoking question. There are many reasons for incorporating bell work into … Read more
Inquiry based learning is an exciting way to teach and learn. However, teachers must have the proper training to teach this type of learning successfully. Inquiry based learning focuses on moving students beyond general curiosity into the realms of critical thinking and understanding. This involves a complex process where students convert information and data into … Read more
A maker space is a learning environment where children can use a variety of creative tools to explore, construct and design things. These hands-on learning areas are important for early learners because they help children to develop their creativity, thinking skills and critical thinking. A maker space can be anything from a repurposed book cart … Read more