Here is the first of what I hope will be a regular communication with you regarding the science of teaching and learning. To kick things off, I thought I’d send along a list of resources that I find incredibly useful.
Read MoreIn preparation for a talk I will be giving at the STLinSTL conference, I've created a resource page about information literacy. If you have more sources to add, please send me an email.
Read MoreThis essay looks at the risk it takes to be a good teacher. Beginning by examining why a teacher takes risk (or does not), the role of questioning will then be examined as a method for improvement. To conclude, the practical considerations, such as professional development and school culture, will be explored.
Read MoreTeaching is an isolating profession. Teachers can go for hours while only interacting with students, closed off from the larger community.
Read MoreI've been inspired by a post from 2012 by Robert Evans speaking about creating a culture within a school. I've heard him speak a few times through webinars and have recently read his most recent book.
Read MoreIn an article from 2013, Michael Mrazek and his colleagues show the benefits of mindfulness training. In their study, they found that mindfulness can have a profound effect, even after just two short weeks of training.
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