Designing Assessments According to Learning Styles

Sanam EdwardsBlog, Differentiation, Lesson Planning, Personalized Learning

TL;DR: Assessments should be conveyed in various forms appropriate for each student. Getting to know your students is imperative before beginning to design assessments. Designing Assessments According to Learning Styles We are witnessing an age of radical education where teachers are collectively raising their voices to advocate for our students’ benefit. They cry out for transformation, hungry for more autonomy … Read More

Increasing Students’ #HopeCoefficient

Ryan ScottBlog, Lesson Planning, Teach Happier

TL;DR: We must consider the benefits of increasing students’ #hopecoefficient. We should seek to develop hope among students to counteract this epidemic.  This post shares 13 tips to help students find their direction and purpose. Let’s revisit  If you weren’t able to catch my last piece concerning the #hopecoefficient, you can check it out here. In a nutshell, I discussed … Read More

The Evolution of My Grid Method Journey

Candace MillerBlog, Differentiation, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better

TL;DR: This post shares the evolution of a teacher’s journey with The Grid Method, from a traditional Grid to the 5E Method Grid. The 5 levels of the 5E model are: engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating, and evaluating. Purpose Through sharing the evolution of my Grid Method journey, my hope is to help those who want to use The Grid Method … Read More

Create Safe Spaces

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Student Engagement

TL;DR: We remember what is taught through stories with courageous conversations. Stories help us understand, connect, and give a pathway and multiple opportunities to teaching concepts. Stories resonate with us and are close to our hearts to empower our spirit when there is a safe classroom discussion space. Create safe spaces by incorporating storytelling, reflection, journaling, and using graphic organizers … Read More

Spark Your Passion This Summer!

Teach Better TeamBlog, Classroom Management, Leadership, Lesson Planning, Reflect Better, Self-Care, Student Engagement

TL;DR: In order to come back in September feeling excited and happy to return, we need to take time off. There are 10 ways we can spark our passion in the summer: make time for yourself, rethink curriculum, do some planning, learn, be yourself, revisit your why, know you are human, lead and mentor others, build excitement, and maintain trusting … Read More