6 Tips for Making Reflection a Consistent Habit

Reflecting on teaching practices and classroom events is valuable, but it can be tough to regularly make the time for it. These tips can help.

Using tables can help bring challenging abstract algebraic concepts into better focus for high school students.

From spooky read-alouds for Halloween to a spring Battle of the Books, middle schools can use these strategies to get all students excited about literacy.

Teachers can give feedback that produces learning growth by making sure it’s meaningful and directed at the skill rather than the student.

Teachers in every content area can build partnerships with the school librarian to support students’ academic literacy across the curriculum.

A project that encourages students to investigate the origins and history of calculus can boost engagement and promote deeper learning.

Professional development based on the Critical Friends Group protocol can guide teachers to concentrate on real classroom problems.

Moving away from dress codes that ban natural Black hairstyles such as Afros and locs fosters a more inclusive community.

It’s not either/or: Rather than choosing direct instruction or inquiry-based learning, educators strategically use both methods.

A fun multiweek project can support the development of the crucial skills that drive academic success for middle school students.