K-12 Consulting, Coaching and Professional Development
K-12 Consulting, Coaching and Professional Development
In the modern classroom, the emphasis is shifting from teacher-directed instruction to student-led learning. This is empowering teachers for success! And this transformation is essential for preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Self-directed learning (SDL) empowers students […]
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Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning
In Part 2 of the series on authentic student engagement we describe four protocols from the recent ASCD book Teaching for Authentic Engagement by Lauren Porosoff. In Part 1 we explored authentic engagement and responsive formative feedback. Group projects are
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Formative Feedback, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
In this two-part blog post we will explore the recent ASCD book Teaching for Authentic Engagement by Lauren Porosoff. Porosoff discusses the concept of authentic student engagement and then offers practical tools for student collaboration for project-based and inquiry-based learning.
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Formative Feedback, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
We discussed two different types of student goal setting in two previous blogs. Empowering Young Minds: SMART Goal Setting for Elementary School Students discussed what SMART goals were and provided tips on how to engage students in the process of
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Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning
Welcome to Part 2 of this 2-part series, where we delve into the art of teaching for understanding. In Part 1 we explored the concept of ‘understanding’ and the six facets of understanding, such as explain, apply or interpret. In
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Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
Welcome to this 2-part series, where we delve into the art of teaching for understanding. In an era characterized by information overload, it is imperative for educators to shift their focus from merely transmitting knowledge to facilitating genuine comprehension. This
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Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning, Teach for Understanding
In the recent blog post “Empowering Young Minds: SMART Goal Setting for Elementary School Students”, we explored easy ways to start goal-setting with your students. SMART goals are usually appropriate for long-term goals (quarter, semester, whole year) and they could
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Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning
Elementary school teachers have a unique opportunity to instill valuable life skills in students from an early age. One such skill that can set them on a path to success is SMART goal setting. It’s also a fantastic tool for
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Goal Setting, Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning
Administrators and instructional coaches can encourage their teachers to set up learning stations in their classrooms. Incorporating learning stations is an effective way to encourage self-directed learning by providing students with the autonomy and flexibility to explore topics, engage with
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Growth Mindset, Self-Directed Learning