by edtosavetheworld | Nov 12, 2014 | Stage 2: Joyful and Efficient
Think of a teacher you regard as a great teacher. I’m thinking of Jennifer Sonkin, teacher in Washington, DC. Chances are the teacher you are thinking of regularly hits most of these: 1. They make the learning environment emotionally safe and socially...
by edtosavetheworld | Feb 11, 2014 | Stage 2: Active Processing
Here’s an important truth: If we don’t address students’ preconceptions about topics directly they will likely continue to walk around with partial understanding or misunderstanding. Period. End of story. The first principle from How Students Learn:...
by edtosavetheworld | Aug 28, 2013 | Stage 2: Active Processing
Today we are excited to have Andie Hannah, a great teacher from Virginia, share her ideas about active processing. Andie’s remarks follow. This past spring semester, my 8th grade English class and I read Ray Bradbury’s Dandelion Wine. I was a little nervous...
by edtosavetheworld | Jul 17, 2013 | Stage 3: Conceptual Understanding
We are excited to have Jeff Haddad as today’s guest blogger. Jeff became certified in Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction by Dr. H. Lynn Erickson. His words follow. I recently had the opportunity and privilege to attend Dr. H. Lynn Erickson’s Concept Based...
by edtosavetheworld | Jul 9, 2013 | Stage 3: Critical Thinking
Our framework emphasizes deeper principles of learning over prescriptive programs that do not allow for flexible application. So, what exactly is the principle behind teaching critical thinking? Maybe something like this: Deep intellectual growth happens when teachers...
