Classroom discussion

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With some guidance, all students—whether outgoing or reserved—can effectively take part in class discussions.

Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber offers up five ways to inspire more student-centered learning in your classroom.

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Edutopia blogger Heather Wolpert-Gawron outlines how project-based learning, with a focus on the common core, and iPads engaged her students in critical thinking and questioning.

A group has sent a letter demanding that the Wake County school system end the practice of Community Circles, in which students meet in a circle to discuss their feelings with their classmates and teachers.

Better Math Teaching Network in New England is testing new high school math instructional strategies to be shared with educators around the country.

By Nanda Krish - In learning, there may be no greater tool for students than hands-on experience. Here, I take a look at the "why" and "how" of PBL.

Taking attendance shows which students are physically present, but asking an attendance question stretches students' minds toward actively learning as part of a classroom community.

Steve Long (Long’s Graphics in Dayton, OH) provided me with the graphics he created for the Kettering Foundation framing, “Too Many Children Left Behind”. As noted in an earlier p…

MVCS English Classroom

Cool classroom set up for history... Just wish I had more space :)

Online discussion tools give students a chance to connect with each other and be heard.

Having classroom rules and discussing with the students the importance of follwoing the rules creates a balance in the classroom. Teaching them that balance comes in different forms and classroom rules is one of those forms, to keep everything in order and running smoothly!

WHY SHOULD A TEACHER INVOLVE THE STUDENTS IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS AND WHICH TECHNIQUE IS THE MOST USEFUL IN THIS CONNECTION? A teacher should involve students in the teaching-learning process to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. When students are actively involved, they are more likely to understand and retain information, develop critical thinking skills, and take ownership of their learning. Involving students also promotes a positive classroom climate and…

Too many classroom discussions are still dominated by teacher talk. This post offers nine simple suggestions for increasing the impact of class discussions.

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