Plus, Making the Transition From Dependent to Independent Learning 
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December 28, 2022

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Using Theatrical Activities to Teach Problem-Solving 

Students can participate in collaborative and engaging activities that promote critical-thinking skill development.

Making the Transition From Dependent to Independent Learning  

Teachers can guide students to becoming independent learners with scaffolding that provides strategies for mastering material. 

5 Steps to Keep Engagement High During Project-Based Learning 

Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit.

4 Ways to Promote Executive Functioning Skills 

Middle and high school teachers can build activities that foster students’ executive functioning skills into their daily routines.

6 Ways to Create and Sustain Community 

Interviews with teachers reveal the importance of relationship-building and student voice and choice. Here’s how to incorporate these in classroom routines.

Strengthening Civics Education With an Inquiry-Based Approach 

By letting students drive the conversation, schools can prepare them for a lifetime of civic participation.

Developing Disciplinary Literacy by Exploring Biodiversity on Campus 

Taking campus walks and having students plant pollinator gardens are great ways to expose them to concepts related to biodiversity.

Fine-Tuning Literacy Assessments 

Informal reading inventories can help teachers assess the literacy skills of students in grades 3 to 12.

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