Education

by Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed., radteach.com & Terry Heick Most teachers and current textbooks offer varied approaches to the material to be learned so the teaching can be brain-compatible with the varied student learning styles.…
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by TeachThought Staff In an increasingly knowledge-based economy, where the daily tasks required in a large number of jobs require not repetitive button-pushing but independent and complex thinking, we are often exhorted to ‘be…
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PBL Spotlight: 5th Grade Restaurant Math Tipping Guide by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD Every year since their kindergarten years I have extended my offer to teachers of my daughters to help out in any way they might…
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What Is A Literature Circle? by Terry Heick Literature Circles are a way for students to assume a specific role in the study of something (usually a text). Though almost always associated with the content area of ‘Literature’ or…
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by TeachThought Staff What’s a professional learning network? According to Marc-André Lalande, “a Personal Learning Network is a way of describing the group of people that you connect with to learn their ideas, their questions,…
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by Terry Heick Simple premise, as titled: what sorts of ‘things’ make teaching unsustainable, and what sort of advice can help teachers reflect on these ideas to mitigate any damage and make the profession more enjoyable, and thus…
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by Terry Heick Simple premise, as titled: what sorts of ‘things’ make teaching unsustainable, and what sort of advice can help teachers reflect on these ideas to mitigate any damage and make the profession more enjoyable, and thus…
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It’s tough out there for students. Tuition rates are high, student loans are looming, and chances are, you barely have two pennies to rub together. Retailers can sympathize with that, and many of them offer discounts of 10% or more…
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90 Retailers That Offer Teacher Discounts by TeachThought Staff It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping can get expensive for teachers. If they’re not shelling out money for art supplies and paper, they’re off buying fresh…
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What’s A KWHLAQ Chart? Like A KWL Chart But Better by TeachThought Staff What’s A KWL Chart? A KWL Chart is a graphic organizer that helps students plan and reflect upon their learning. K: What do I already know? W: What do I want or…
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