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Video: Formative Assessments: Using Feedback to Guide Instruction. Imagine walking into your classroom on a Monday morning, confident that every single student is grasping the core concept you’re about to teach. Now, imagine the opposite: you’re halfway through a lesson,…
Video: Using Data and Research to Improve Student Outcomes (REL Northeast). Ever felt like you’re teaching in the dark, hoping your lesson plan lands but unsure if it actually sticks? You’re not alone. Many educators rely on “gut feelings” or…
Video: 10 Strategies & Tips to Increase Student Engagement. Ever walked into a classroom only to find twenty glazed eyes staring back, while the real lesson seems to be happening on a smartphone screen? We’ve all been there. It’s the…
Ever walked into a classroom where the lesson plan felt less like a roadmap and more like a dead end? We’ve all been there. Maybe you tried a slick Direct Instruction lecture, only to watch eyes glaze over, or perhaps…
Video: What Is Abstraction? Ever watched a student nod along during a lesson, only to freeze completely when asked to solve a new problem? It’s a classroom heartbreaker, and the culprit is often a missing link: abstraction. While many resources,…
Video: How To Teach Literary Analysis | My Lesson Plan. Have you ever crafted a lesson plan only to wonder if it truly hits the mark? You’re not alone! The secret to transforming ordinary lessons into powerful learning experiences lies…
Why should you care about switching up your teaching methods? Because effective instructional strategies help teachers reach all students and improve learning. The Science of Engagement Research consistently shows that active learning leads to better retention than passive listening. When…
