Category Archives: Misc

In the book, “Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a trauma-Sensitive Classroom,” by Kristen Souers and Pete Hall, is all about a growing issue– childhood trauma, and the effects that is has on both learning and teaching. Souers and Hall … Continue reading →

Every teacher wants their students to do well in school. Previously, it was thought the best way to do this was by having students “leave life at the door” and be blank slates in the classroom. Since then, research has … Continue reading →

What are Misconceptions? Growing up, there were a few things that I had thought I knew for certain, like… Venous blood is blue The North Star is the brightest in the sky Lightning never strikes the same place twice Just … Continue reading →

Misconceptions, or alternative conceptions, are understandings that are fundamentally incorrect, causing a disparity when confronted. Many people live their lives without ever even knowing they have misconceptions but they still cause a fundamental misunderstanding. As seen above, misconceptions can perpetuate … Continue reading →

There’s many ways that as a teacher, you can incorporate visible thinking in your classroom. But another question you might be asking yourself is why should you be making thinking visible. Here’s a few reasons for why we should make … Continue reading →

Teaching is tough. Teaching without feedback from students is even more difficult. One way to help students share what’s in their minds is by making their thinking visible. There are tons of strategies to make thinking visible, here I’ll be … Continue reading →