Misconceptions Within the Classroom.
Alternate ideas and misconceptions come in all shapes and sizes within the classroom. You might encounter subtle differences among students ranging to major conceptions that […]
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For White Folks… Building Culture and Relationships in the Classroom.
Urban education has become a sore spot for many teachers. The radicalization of an us vs them standpoint has been created between teachers and students. […]
Resiliency in the Classroom – Trauma-Informed Teaching
As society progresses within the 21st century, individual feelings and experiences are becoming more prevalent and discussed. Alongside this movement is the increase in cultural […]
Loud Thoughts in Science
In 2015 Pixar released the film Inside Out. Along this film was the quote, “Do you ever look at someone and wonder, what is going […]
Engaging Students – Bringing Life to the Classroom
When it comes to a classroom, the proposition of it being dull is an undesirable definition. Teachers constantly strive to create an environment that both […]
Motivation in the Classroom, Drive!
David Pink emphasizes moving away from extrinsically motivated tasks to intrinsically motivated tasks. What does this look like in a classroom and how does purpose lead to excellence?
Reaching the Margins
What are margins? The areas on the side of the paper? The boundaries between two biomes? The fence between two houses? All of these hinge […]
Introducing Exemplary Science into the Classroom
How does a teacher hook students into their classroom so that they will be remembered in 40 years? What can a teacher do to connect […]