Standards Based Lesson Planning

How to Foster Productive Struggle: Essential Teacher Moves Unlocked

What is Productive Struggle? Productive struggle involves developing habits of mind, such as perseverance and flexible thinking, rather than just…

6 months ago

How can We Find a “Sweet Spot” that Challenges Our Learners?

The Sweet Spot of Learning: How Letting Your Child Struggle Builds Success Video Introduction Rigor is often discussed among educators,…

12 months ago

Depth of Knowledge Proven Strategy that Increase Rigor

Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Definition How much students need to know, understand, and be aware of what they are learning…

2 years ago

Understanding Rigor: Dispel Seven Common Misconceptions

Burn This! Why the D.O.K. Wheel Is Inaccurate Misconceptions of Rigor and Depth of Knowledge Seven misconceptions of rigor and…

2 years ago

What are Learner Strategies? Why is Learner Strategies Important?

Learner Strategies Defined According to O'Connell and Vandas, learner strategies are the plans or actions that help you learn faster…

2 years ago

Take Your Classroom to the Real World with 3 Authentic Strategies

3 Authentic Strategies To Take to Your Classroom to the Real World There are ways to take your classroom to…

2 years ago

Master Effective Instructional Practices for Success

Effective Instructional Practices In today's changing school environment, it is important to ensure students learn. Learning is a process that…

4 years ago

5 Characteristics of High Levels of Learning You Need to Know

True Rigor Introduction Rigorous learning environments are the cornerstone of academic and personal growth. Drawing on Barbara Blackburn’s framework from…

4 years ago

The Promise of Ownership in Learning for Students

Introduction The promise of ownership in learning looks at three things about ownership of learning and the benefits of ownership…

4 years ago

6 Ways to Make Thinking Visible A Powerful Practice

6 Ways of Making Thinking Visible The 6 Ways to Make Thinking Visible A Powerful Practice are, according to Ron…

4 years ago

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