The Rigor Illusion
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Rigor” What id Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions The Rigor Illusion Part 2 of What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Introduction A teacher posts a math problem on LinkedIn and asks a…
Teacher Clarity
Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Teacher Clarity
Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Maria Lee
Student Self-Assessment That Makes Revision Stick
This is post 2 of 2 in the series “Student Self-Assessment” What Is Self-Assessment? A Practical Guide for Classroom Use Student Self-Assessment That Makes Revision Stick Students often wait for a grade or teacher comment before they decide what to…
Emotional Intelligence in Education and the Case for SEL
A student can read on grade level and still fall apart after one hard moment. A class can know the content and still struggle to listen, work together, or recover after conflict. Teachers know this already. Kids need more than…
The New Trinity: Why Reading is the Foundation of Critical Thinking in the AI Era
Reading for pleasure is down 40%. Deep thinking is at risk. Discovery why reading is the foundation of critical thinking in an AI driven world - and how to reclaim your cognitive edge.
Visible Learning in Action: How to Document and Value Student Thinking
Discover how Learning as a Consequence of Thinking connects to Visible Learning. Practical strategies for teachers to document and value student thinking in the classroom.
Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Thinking doesn’t get stronger because we tell students to “go deeper.” It gets stronger when we give it shape. Thinking routines are short moves teachers use to help students slow down, notice details, ask better questions, and explain ideas with…
Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility
Webb’s Depth of Knowledge sounds technical, but the core idea is plain: how much thinking does a task ask students to do? That matters when you’re planning lessons, writing better questions, or trying to see student thinking more clearly. Plenty…
Tapas Approach to PBL: Why Direct Instruction Makes It Work
Big project-based learning units can feel like asking students to cook a full feast before they’ve learned how to chop an onion. Teachers feel it too. There’s a lot to manage, a lot to assess, and a lot that can…
How to Design Project-Based Learning with Clarity: 5 Steps That Keep Learning on Track
Projects can energize a class and still miss the mark. Students may stay busy, make attractive products, and enjoy the process, yet finish with thin understanding and uneven work. That is why PBL with Clarity matters. In simple terms, project-based…
How Teachers Help Students Feel Known, Valued, and Respected
From Student Agency: Building A Culture of Thinking Through Changing Roles, anchor page, I discussed that a Culture of Thinking means the eight forces that shape classroom life: expectations, language, time, modeling, routines, interactions, opportunities, and environment (Project Zero, 2024).…