A Learner-First Framework for Inclusive Teaching, Student Agency, and High Cognitive Rigor Introduction Imagine two teachers looking at the same…
The Choice vs. Learner Agency Misconception Providing students with an abundance of options or an 'endless menu' does not automatically…
Sources: The Science of Lesson Planning by Lori Cohen Introduction: The 5-Phase Transformative Lesson Planning Framework Instructional design frequently begins…
David McCullough once noted that writing is thinking, but when looking at lesson design, planning is thinking made visible. Consider…
Learn how to align daily student-facing learning targets with academic standards using the CARE framework. Includes a case study, rubric,…
Discover how to transform standards into transparent learning progressions that empower student self-direction, self-assessment, and continuous growth.
Introduction & Why Clarity Matters Teacher Clarity is a foundational pillar of effective classroom pedagogy. When educators balance strong instructional…
Part 2 of Missing Rung Return to that chemistry class for a moment. They calculated density perfectly in the lab…
Part 1 of Building the Rung Introduction A student understands it in October. She explains her reasoning, connects the idea…
Part 2 of What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Introduction A teacher posts a math problem on LinkedIn and asks…
Students often wait for a grade or teacher comment before they decide what to fix. By then, the learning moment…
A student can read on grade level and still fall apart after one hard moment. A class can know the…
Reading for pleasure is down 40%. Deep thinking is at risk. Discovery why reading is the foundation of critical thinking…
Discover how Learning as a Consequence of Thinking connects to Visible Learning. Practical strategies for teachers to document and value…
Source: Ritchhart, R. (n.d.). Routines. THINKING PATHWAYS. https://thinkingpathwayz.weebly.com/routines.html Thinking doesn't get stronger because we tell students to "go deeper." It…
Big project-based learning units can feel like asking students to cook a full feast before they've learned how to chop…
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