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Creating Lessons Using Different Learning Styles
Every child learns differently. Changing the method of instruction to include audio, visual and tactile learners makes it possible for all students to succeed. more...
Creating Lessons That Use Multiple Intelligences
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests incorporating various teaching methods in a lesson to include eight different ways of learning. more...
What are the Multiple Intelligences?
Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences shows how students learn differently. It can also help with modifying lessons to meet the needs of all students. more...
The Sociopolitical Context of Teaching
Teachers are as unique and diverse as their students. Understanding sociopolitical aspects of teaching helps teachers put their own biases into context. more...
Graphic organizers, such as storyboards, allow students to use sketches and written descriptions while planning how to organize their ideas for a writing assignment. more...
Create Rigorous Lessons Using Psychomotor Domain
The psychomotor domain from Bloom's taxonomy provides questions and a familiar structure from which teachers can develop more rigorous lessons. more...
How to Write Learning Objectives
Bloom's taxonomy is ideal for writing learning objectives once the desired outcome of a lesson is known. more...
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Writing Rubrics for Meaningful Assessment
Quality rubrics provide teachers and students with a comprehensive set of criteria that illustrate the quality of work that meets, exceeds, or falls below expectations. more...
The Statement of Teaching Philosophy
By: Amy Martin
Whether searching for that first job or preparing a tenure portfolio, the statement of teaching philosophy is one of the most important documents a Ph.D. will write. more...
Developing Fluency With ESL Students
By: Joanna Szeto
Structured language practice strategies in the classroom ensure that second language learners have enough oral practice to begin using the language they've been taught. more...
Metacognitive Strategies for K-12 Students
Metacognitve students are more receptive to instruction than their peers, and knowing what they don't know, they can be highly strategic in their approach to learning. more...
By: Victor A. Gallis
Many teachers must learn greater sensitivity to their gay and lesbian students. more...
By: Robin McDaniel
Building upon prior knowledge is a very important part of teaching and learning. more...
By: Robin McDaniel
Teaching children using brain based learning methods can be beneficial to students and their developing brains. more...
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