Christmas is definitely a magical time of the year. We are kinder, nicer and more pleasant to the people around us. It’s the closest we all come to being a caring community, and we search for ways to make things …
No student is a purely one-dimensional learner. Indeed, every young person has a unique mind. While we often generalize and throw around terms like “auditory learner” or “visual learner,” the truth is that there are more than just two or …
Remember those really great lectures we sat through as students with the teacher at the front of the class behind the podium speaking for what seemed like hours? Me neither. We all have sat through many of these lectures, but …
We hear the phrase “learning disabilities” (LDs) constantly in today’s schools. But do we truly understand them and how to best serve students who struggle with these disorders? I would suggest that, often, LDs are subject to a lot of …
Differentiated instruction, as the name suggests, is the idea that, in order to serve different types of learners, teachers must be willing to teach in different and dynamic ways. This means more than simply varying lectures or photocopying colorful handouts, …
It has taken the adolescent world by storm: this spinning toy that claims to relieve stress and help students with attention deficits and other disorders to focus. Indeed, the fidget spinner has become ubiquitous in schools, camps, and homes across …
One thing you don’t hear students say much anymore is “I’m going to the library.” The library today is often seen as passé, and why not? Almost everything you need research-wise is at your fingertips. I mean when’s the last …
In a world of apps and virtual reality, we sometimes forget about the old standards like board games and card games. Some of these “old” games, however, can help young people pick up important lessons as well as keep their …
One of the terrible misconceptions about success and education is that student IQ is the strongest predictor of long term success. Within the last 40 years, however, educator training has moved into the direction of helping students cultivate and grow …
As mentioned in a previous article, planning for instruction at the end of the school year can feel hopeless. One interruption after another can derail any attempt at maintaining the flow of instruction. Sometimes the scope and sequence of a …
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