Tag: teaching

We’re a Little Like Lincoln: A Free Social-Emotional Learning Resource

We sometimes overlook an emotional-health principle many pre-adolescents have difficulty internalizing— adversity and defeat are parts of everyone’s life. We’re a Little Like Lincoln is a mini-lesson for grades six through eight normalizing thoughts and feelings associated with struggle by examining perceptions of “greatness” and how individuals overcome setbacks. A brainstorming activity involving key words and sketches... Continue Reading →

Expanding Our Understanding of Academic Intervention

Academic interventions are more than individualized action plans designed and implemented to improve failing grades. Mindfully and cooperatively designed interventions provide opportunities to build relationships and soft skills related to emotional intelligence, adaptability, and resiliency. Delving into some of the philosophies behind the practice of intervention can also provide educators with new insights into assessment,... Continue Reading →

Fostering the Habit of Proofreading

Proofreading can be a habit just as much as a set of skills, and consistent use of informal writing checklists can help to foster this habit in students.  Structured proofreading is an ubiquitous part of composing essays, assembling projects, and writing reports, the big summative projects occurring every-once-in-a-while in our jam-packed curriculums, but are occasional applications... Continue Reading →

Dr. Gesundheit and Story-based Learning: Fiction is Not Just for Reading or English Classes

A knock on your classroom’s door stops your math lesson.  You look up from your book and see your teacher crossing the room. “Students, he’s here!  Please welcome Dr. Gesundheit!” The special guest your teacher has been talking about for weeks bounds through the door.  “Hello, everyone!” You can’t believe your eyes.  Dr. Gesundheit stands not much taller than... Continue Reading →

Multiple-choice Items That Measure Up

Many interns I have worked with possess the common misconception writing multiple-choice items is quick, easy, and assessments composed of these items are a breeze to administer and score.  Reality sets in as they draft their first sets of questions and submit these to me for feedback. They find themselves suddenly in the weeds of communicating... Continue Reading →

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