Maria Lee

Building the Rung: How to Teach Transfer on Purpose

Part 2 of Missing Rung Return to that chemistry class for a moment. They calculated density perfectly in the lab…

3 days ago

Standards-Based Lesson Planning in 4 Steps

Introduction A seventh-grade class spends three days building travel brochures for ancient Egypt. Cardstock, borders, careful lettering, pyramids drawn in…

5 days ago

The Missing Rung: Why Deep Learning Isn’t the Top of the Ladder

Part 1 of Building the Rung Introduction A student understands it in October. She explains her reasoning, connects the idea…

6 days ago

The Rigor Illusion

Part 2 of What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Introduction A teacher posts a math problem on LinkedIn and asks…

2 weeks ago

Student Self-Assessment That Makes Revision Stick

Students often wait for a grade or teacher comment before they decide what to fix. By then, the learning moment…

2 weeks ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in the Classroom

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…

4 months ago

Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility

Source: Francis, E. M. (July 28, 2019). Use the DOK levels to coach teachers. Maverik Education. https://maverikeducation.com/blog/f/use-webbs-dok-levels-to-coach-not-critique-or-criticize Webb's Depth of…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

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…

4 months ago

Driving Questions in PBL: What They Are, How to Write Them, and How to Use Them Well

A driving question gives a project-based learning unit its purpose and direction. This post covers what PBL driving questions are,…

4 months ago

Classroom Belonging Strategies That Help Students Feel Seen and Supported

Sense of Belonging shapes how students enter a room, read a task, and handle a hard day. When students feel…

4 months ago

What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions

Rigor gets misread all the time. It isn’t a heavier backpack, a stricter gradebook, or a lesson pushed at top…

4 months ago

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