Sherri Short är en filmnörd av rang och hon har tagit med sig sin kärlek till film in i klassrummet. Där använder hon skolbio för att ge nya perspektiv och eleverna får skapa film själva för att variera sätten att lära sig på.
The idea of reading great literature with people with autism may surprise some, but not Ralph James Savarese. The father of a son with autism, and a professor of English at Grinnell College, Savarese has been doing so for years. And he reports gaining insights into literature and humanity in the process.
Der er størst mulighed for et godt resultat, hvis behandling af børn med ADHD tilrettelægges efter det enkelte barns behov. Det viser et nyt studie med 164 børn mellem tre og syv år. Her fik deres forældre teknikker til at få en lettere hverdag med deres barn.
In the age of fake news, civics learning involves a lot more than reading the Constitution. One teacher says she encourages her students to "question everything."
Designing experiences that give kids time to think on their own before sharing out to the class can go a long way in helping introverted kids feel valued and understood.
Most principals have an instinctive awareness that organizational culture is a key element of school success. But like many organizational leaders, principals may get stymied when they actually try to describe the elements that create a positive culture.
Procrastination is painful. But setting a timer for 25 minutes, focusing deeply and then rewarding yourself can help students accomplish their goals. According to educator Barbara Oakley, "Anyone can do 25 minutes of studying."
A majority of teachers expressed discomfort with newer teaching practices that rely on technology and said they need more collaborative planning time with their peers, in addition to traditional PD.