Cult of Pedagogy

AUGUST 4, 2024

Most of my teaching experience was in middle schools, so I spent a lot of time with kids who were going through one of the most tumultuous transitions of their lives. The challenge with teaching these skills, however, is time. In the middle is teaching a lesson however you might normally do it.

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Teaching Anthropology

AUGUST 15, 2024

With the growing accessibility of generative AIs, haptic technologies and open-source software, this Teaching Anthropology Special Issue asks; ‘how is anthropological knowledge production changing in this fast growing socio-technological era?’ What is the ‘anthropological text’ in light of generative AI?

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TeachThought

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The post 14 Effective Teaching Strategies For Inquiry-Based Learning appeared first on TeachThought. One obvious way to promote inquiry learning in your classroom is to design lessons and units that benefit from, promote, or require it.

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TeachThought

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How this does or doesn’t work varies wildly on everything from the age of the students to your own personality and teaching style and so on. Tone In Teaching And Interactions With Students: 20 Words That Change How Students Think Might This one was one of the most useful words I use as a teacher. To have the desired effect (i.e.,

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Teaching Critical Thinking Education 312

TeachThought

JULY 18, 2024

A few thoughts– Teaching is a lot work. It depends on factors, including building and climate, mindset, relationships with parents, student engagement, and classroom management, the function of various standards in your teaching and curriculum, the quality of the PLCs—if they are used in your building—and so on.

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A Lesson Plan for Teachers

APRIL 17, 2024

Organizing to Save You Time If you teach World History, I can imagine you are simply tired. In this post, you will find links to everything I can think you may need for teaching World History. Over time, I plan to add […] The post Everything You Need to Teach World History Easily appeared first on A Lesson Plan for Teachers.

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World History History Teaching Lesson Plan 242

TeachThought

JULY 20, 2024

Strategies for Teaching AI Concepts Without Technology by TeachThought Staff Preface: This post is primarily for general content-area K-12 teachers (likely 6-12). Teaching AI theory, for example, is well beyond these ideas. How you teach something depends, obviously, on what you’re teaching. Let’s take a look.

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Teaching K-12 Critical Thinking History 270

Passion for Social Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

So, it is crucial to teach students about the voting process and its importance to our democracy. When teaching voting in the social studies classroom, students need to be civically engaged to understand how voting is essential to our democracy. Thankfully, incredible resources are ready to go when teaching about the election!

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Social Studies Teaching Lesson Plan Civic Engagement 235

Teaching Anthropology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Teaching prompted us to reassess our skills and rediscover the motivations that led us to pursue archaeology originally. Watching these moments in the field school was eye-opening and convinced us that teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s also about keeping our own love for learning alive. Orchard at its core.

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Archaeology Teaching Artifacts Anthropology 246

Active History Teacher

JULY 12, 2024

Teaching the industrial revolution inventions can be so boring! What better way to teach the industrial revolutions inventions than with a station activity. The post Teaching the Industrial Revolution Inventions appeared first on Active History Teacher. When I put this lesson together, I wanted to get kids up and moving.

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Passion for Social Studies

DECEMBER 27, 2024

One topic that is always popular when teaching any government course is the presidency. So, teaching the executive branch is always fun and exciting! Thankfully, there are so many amazing resources to include when teaching about our leader, such as The Executive Branch Unit. Teaching the executive branch is crucial.

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Teaching Lesson Plan Government US Government 130

Passion for Social Studies

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Ultimately, teaching the Progressive Era must address these concerns while showing how people had to work hard to improve society. Progressive Reform Lesson When teaching the Progressive Era, there are many areas to consider. Defining Progressivism Activity This is the perfect lesson when teaching the Progressive Era!

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Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 23, 2024

This shift has led to the growing adoption of co-teaching models, where general and special education teachers collaborate to meet the diverse needs of their students. First, let’s explore the benefits of using the station rotation model to enhance co-teaching and create more inclusive classrooms.

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Teaching Cultures Education 157

Zinn Education Project

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The fear of retribution for teaching the truth has created such a chilling effect that an astounding two-thirds of U.S. As we fight the current wave of attacks on teaching and learning, it is critical that educators overcome isolation and ground ourselves in what we are fighting for.

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A Principal's Reflections

MAY 30, 2021

The key is to not only rely on this teaching technique as it mainly focuses on providing information and modeling as opposed to active learning. Create opportunities for students to teach each other. The relative benefits of learning by teaching and teaching expectancy. It is a proven way to improve academic outcomes.

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Psychology Pedagogy Research Tradition 545

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

These unprecedented and uncertain times have spawned a paradigm shift in the way teaching and learning are conducted. It is necessary for schools and districts to prepare for quick and seamless direction changes so teaching and learning continuity is maintained.

EdTech 545

EdTech Teaching Education 545

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 14, 2021

The stage was set in separate large group sessions described below: In order to fully understand the impact remote learning has on teaching and learning, we must be purposeful in the role we play in supporting and leading teachers in a digital environment. We must inspect what we expect.

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Artifacts Leadership Teaching High School 542

Zinn Education Project

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The fear of retribution for teaching the truth has created such a chilling effect that an astounding two-thirds of U.S. As we fight the current wave of attacks on teaching and learning, it is critical that educators overcome isolation and ground ourselves in what we are fighting for.

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A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Technology has the potential to transform teaching and learning in a number of ways. One way it can be used to transform teaching and learning is by providing students with access to a wealth of information, including multimedia resources, educational apps, and online databases.

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Pedagogy Project-Based Learning Teaching Research 535

A Principal's Reflections

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Below I will address six specific areas that can help to create an empathetic teaching and learning culture. Teaching both face-to-face and remote learners at the time is not easy, but I recently developed a pedagogical framework using a station rotation model that can help. Even though they are similar, there is a difference.

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Pedagogy Cultures Tradition Leadership 541

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

This means looking at key practices such as Tier 1 instruction, pedagogy, assessment, feedback, differentiation, RTI , real co-teaching , and professional learning to see where there is an opportunity to grow. Another standout for me was to see firsthand how much progress has been made with effective co-teaching strategies.

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Junior High Pedagogy Professional Development Leadership 468

A Principal's Reflections

APRIL 2, 2023

Despite my best efforts, I couldn't visit classrooms as frequently as I would have liked, and the feedback I provided in written reports could have done more to enhance teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom.

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Leadership Artifacts K-12 Lesson Plan 541

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

In particular, those who oversee Pre-K teaching and learning shared as a team with concrete examples. It's during times like these, especially when we must open ourselves up to the possibility that continuing to teach in the way "we have always done" may not be what's in the best interests of our students.

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Artifacts Public School Pedagogy Teaching 545

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 25, 2024

Strengths What are the core strengths of our teaching staff or leadership team? What resources or support systems are in place to enhance teaching and learning? Are there any resource limitations or inequities affecting teaching and learning? Opportunities What emerging trends or technologies can enhance teaching and learning?

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Leadership Cultures Teaching 435

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Not only was I not in classrooms enough, but also the level of feedback provided through the lens of a narrative report did very little to improve teaching and learning both in and out of the classroom. Even though I tried, the frequency of which I observed teachers rarely extended beyond the minimum expectation.

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Leadership Archiving Lesson Plan Tradition 525

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When everyone sees how the change(s) actually improves teaching, learning, and leadership, the path to sustainability starts. Setting an example and modeling is the first step. The next is a combination of support, accountability, and evidence that leads to efficacy.

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Leadership Teaching 532

A Principal's Reflections

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

They have utilized me as a keynoter, coach (leadership and teaching), and workshop presenter. With the SPED sessions, everything was tied into support and planning for the six approaches to co-teaching embraced by the district. I went deeper into the models from a pedagogical standpoint to help them better plan for instruction.

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EdTech K-12 Pedagogy Professional Development 538

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 21, 2021

In these groups, we use data to identify reading and/or phonics skills that students have not yet mastered and then teach them explicitly. Data is the most significant piece of the success of this format of teaching and learning. I have never felt so confident in my teaching.

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Pedagogy Teaching Education 546

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 28, 2021

Teaching during this past year has definitely challenged me, Lauren, to view things a little bit differently and has forced me out of my comfort zone in many ways. We think with this approach to teaching; we are seeing the students thrive in any setting. Naturally, I wanted to capture Lauren and Katie's story, which you can read below.

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Pedagogy Elementary School Critical Thinking Cultures 545

A Principal's Reflections

JUNE 21, 2020

Take this definition from Learning Technologies: Hybrid learning combines face-to-face and online teaching into one cohesive experience. The image below begins to visualize what this could look like as schools begin to transform teaching, learning, and leadership. Face-to-face It’s not a matter if, but when kids return to school.

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Pedagogy Tradition Leadership History 546

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The curriculum might dictate what has to be taught, but the art of teaching is all about how we teach in ways that inspire meaningful learning. It is essential for educators to develop their own sense of what is critical for learners going forward.

Critical Thinking 545

Critical Thinking Teaching Education Leadership 545

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 20, 2020

The other day I was working with Davis Schools in Utah on a hybrid learning model where educators would be teaching face-to-face and remote learners at the same time. My partner in crime was Belinda Kuck, who is the Director of Teaching and Learning.

K-12 542

K-12 Pedagogy Leadership Teaching 542

A Principal's Reflections

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As Weimer (2015) suggests, learner-centered teaching approaches, which prioritize student voice and active participation, can significantly enhance the impact of student discourse. Learner-centered teaching: Five key changes to practice. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. National Academies Press.

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Critical Thinking Cultures Teaching Research 410

A Principal's Reflections

JANUARY 7, 2024

It intertwines innovative teaching practices, cutting-edge technologies, and a culture of inclusivity into the very fabric of districts and schools. First and foremost, a pedagogical leader must be deeply knowledgeable about educational theory and practice, staying abreast of the latest research and innovations in teaching and learning.

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K-12 Education Leadership Classroom Management 432

A Principal's Reflections

AUGUST 30, 2020

Educators have taken a critical lens as to why they teach the way they do and how it can be done more effectively. Don't teach every standard. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in some monumental shifts to practice. Less is more in this case, and brevity combined with sound instructional design can work to create impactful lessons.

Pedagogy 546

Pedagogy Professional Development Teaching Education 546

A Principal's Reflections

MARCH 7, 2021

Whether face-to-face, hybrid or remote , the elements of learning and good teaching remain the same. The teacher was able to address issues that the majority of the class was having right away by modeling or re-teaching. No matter where I am, one aspect of instructional design that I often identify as an area for growth is closure.

Middle School 545

Middle School Teaching Research EdTech 545

A Principal's Reflections

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The short walk down memory lane reminds me of why I was exhausted during my beginning years of teaching. Always value the magic of teaching, something that technology can never replace. Now my time was spent creating PowerPoint presentations for direct instruction. However, in times like this, it should not become a crutch.

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Pedagogy Teaching Education 545