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.
Teacher Clarity
Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Teacher Clarity
Teacher Clarity: Understanding How Learners Learn
Maria Lee
Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in the Classroom
This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Rigor” Two Core Drivers on the Path to Classroom Rigor What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in…
Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility
This is post 3 of 5 in the series “Rigor” Two Core Drivers on the Path to Classroom Rigor What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in…
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).…
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, how to write them using a simple formula, and how to use them throughout a project. Without a strong driving…
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 seen, safe, valued, respected, and connected, learning gets easier to access. Attendance improves, behavior often settles, and students take more…
What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions
This is post 2 of 5 in the series “Rigor” Two Core Drivers on the Path to Classroom Rigor What is Rigor Clearing Seven Misconceptions Depth of Knowledge Content Gaps and Better Search Visibility Thinking Routines for Critical Thinking in…
Improving Student Ownership and Learner Autonomy in the Classroom
Student Ownership and Learner Autonomy Student Ownership and Learner Autonomy mean students have a real hand in how they learn, track progress, and respond to challenge. They do more than follow directions. They understand the goal, make choices within it,…