Plus, Making Space for Your Autonomy Within a Set Curriculum
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March 27, 2024

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Reintroducing Playful Learning in High School 

These strategies for using play-based learning with older students can get them more engaged with your course content.

Making Space for Your Autonomy Within a Set Curriculum 

Here are a few ways teachers can exercise professional agency in deciding how to make a curriculum relevant to the students in their class.

Setting Up Hands-On PD 

Just as students need to practice what they’re learning, educators need chances to use the skills they acquire in professional development.

Teachers Need Trauma-Informed Care, Too 

Many teachers deal with chronic stress and trauma, and these strategies help focus on adult well-being.

Child-Directed Art Exploration in Preschool 

Teachers can avoid making judgments about young children’s art, instead helping them imagine next steps and work through frustrations.

Using Instructional Rounds to Improve Learning Outcomes 

Learning walks provide a way to identify and remedy issues that may be hindering student learning.

5 Rich Math Activities That Elementary School Teachers Can Use Anytime 

These games take less than 10 minutes and help students improve their skills while having fun.

Problem-Based Instruction in Middle and High School Math 

PBI allows students to investigate real-world mathematical questions, increasing engagement with and understanding of course material.

Bringing the Harkness Method to Math Class 

The Harkness method, designed to get students talking, can guide them to take a leadership role in their math learning.

4 Strategies for Teaching About Climate Change 

Teachers can integrate local, solutions-based approaches to studying climate change in a variety of subject area lessons.

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