50 Ideas For Simple STEM Activities For Kids – TeachThought
by TeachThought Staff The activities below are designed to be simple, flexible, and fun, making them perfect for learners of all ages, whether you’re a
10 Of The Best TEDTalks On Improving Education
1. Brian Johnson: How to teach ‘for’ students, not ‘at’ them Big Idea: Educators should prioritize student engagement by teaching for students, fostering active participation
The Definition Of A Socratic Seminar
If correctly prepared for, a Socratic seminar can be a powerful catalyst for social learning. Many teachers we know have remarked that individual and collective
Teach Students To Think Irrationally
Teach Students To Think Irrationally by Terry Heick Formal learning is a humbling thing. As planners, designers, executors, and general caretakers of public and private
12 Authentic Starting Points For Learning – TeachThought
Learning–real, informal, authentic, and lifelong learning–can ‘begin’ with just about anything. In that way, this is obviously not an exhaustive list. Nor am I implying
Questions Students Can Ask Themselves Before, During, & After Teaching
by Terry Heick Are there questions students can ask themselves while you’re teaching? Questions that can guide and support their own thinking and awareness before,
Teaching Mindfulness In School At Any Grade Level: 10 Tips
by TeachThought Staff While the scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM) at the Waisman Center aren’t yet ready to
What Is The Library Of Congress? – TeachThought
What Is The Library Of Congress? by TeachThought Staff The recent dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress, has brought renewed attention
Context Clues in Reading: 7 Strategies
contributed by Kathy Glass We often ask students to use context clues to figure out a word’s meaning. That makes it our job as teachers
30 Questions Teachers Can Ask At Their Next Job Interview
by TeachThought Staff So you’re considering taking a teaching job? Or at least interviewing? What should you be asking to make sure it’s a good