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Scaffold for Individual and Group Success

Supporting students' cognitive development.

As a first year teacher in a seventh grade classroom, I had several experiences that made me question my practice, try new strategies, and learn from my students. One particular problem seemed to reappear frequently...

Author: Paige Ferguson
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Topics: Assessment Teaching

Tags: Peer Coaching

Throw Out Your History Textbook

A case for primary source analysis.

Jay Leno: Debbie, where you from? Debbie: South. South San Francisco. Jay Leno: South San Francisco. OK, and you're a citizen of the United States? Debbie: I sure am. Jay Leno: Born here? Debbie: Sure was. Jay...

Author: Sean Robertson, Vanessa Scanfeld, Chris Cunningham, Vincent Dotoli
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Topics: Teaching

Tags: Social Studies

How can teachers help students become more self-aware?

This is part 1 of 5 in "Mentor Me" questions about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). There are five components of SEL: Self-Awareness, Responsible Decision–Making, Relationship Skills, Social Awareness, and...

Author: Amber Chandler
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Topics: Teaching Young Adolescent Development

Tags: Social Emotional Learning

We Have to Prepare Students for the Next Level, Don't We?

Some universities blame the poor academic performance of their young adult students on the poor quality instruction they think students received in high schools. High schools blame the middle schools, middle schools...

Author: Rick Wormeli
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Topics: Inspiration Middle School Concept Teaching

Tags: Rick Wormeli

Talking Tech for the PBL Classroom

Project Based Learning (PBL) is an instructional model that encourages active participation of students throughout the learning process. The Buck Institute describes PBL as, "a teaching method in which students gain...

Author: Kristie Smith
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Topics: Teaching Technology

Tags: Project Based Learning

A Discussion on Grading? Let Me Get My Helmet

It's time we get on the same page

Although based on a ridiculously small data set, my scientific opinion, given the available information, is that teachers are almost completely pacifistic, choosing discourse and debate over confrontation and conflict...

Author: Guy Gambone
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Topics: Assessment Teaching

Tags: Grades

Movies and Math Help Make Global Connections

Mathematics is a truly universal language and by its very nature is enriched by, and historically grew because of, the contributions of scholars from around the world, from the Greeks, the Arabs, the Hindus and the...

Author: Alessandra King
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Topics: Diversity and Social Equity Teaching

Tags: Math Global Learning

Addressing Writer's Block Through Physical Movement

Encouraging student thinking and writing with opportunities for movement.

Almost all students will experience writer's block at one time or another. Helping them work through this common experience with the use of physical activity may add success to the writing process for all students....

Author: John Helgeson
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Topics: Language Arts and Literacy Teaching Young Adolescent Development

Tags: Active Learning Writing

Effective Instructional Practices for Diverse Learners

Using popular culture resources to engage learners.

Middle level teachers can make learning engaging by using popular culture texts. When faced with the challenge of engaging students, many teachers often struggle to create relevant learning experiences while also...

Author: Crystal LaVoulle
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Topics: Diversity and Social Equity Teaching

Tags: Reading Interdisciplinary Teaching Literacy Student Achievement

Joy in Reading: A Middle School Literacy Enrichment Program

A middle school community intentionally creates opportunities and experiences for all students to develop a love for reading.

Only two remain. The girl and boy glance earnestly about as the votes are cast. One by one, the members present their decision to their leader. Once the elder finalizes the count, the group roars as the victor is...

Author: Kimberly Cockley
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Topics: Language Arts and Literacy Teaching

Tags: Reading Literacy