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Essays on the thinking behind teaching
Reflections on lesson pacing, classroom environment, and student dialogue, along with practical strategies you can try, evaluate, and adapt in your own classroom.
Make Classroom Resources Easy to Adapt
A useful classroom handout should guide students without deciding every move for them. A few design choices can make a…
One Question Can Anchor a Whole Lesson
When an activity feels scattered, a better guiding question can bring the reading, discussion, and student work back into conversation.
A Lesson Plan Should Leave Room to Notice
A carefully planned lesson can still surprise you. A simple pause-and-notice routine helps students show what they understand before you…