All students, particularly those who are behind in a topic or who are anxious about the subject How to Apply It! 1) Modify teaching approaches depending on the student's familiarity with the topic as well as the student's self-confidence 1) When first intro... View More
If your student is most concerned about getting the 'right answer' in math and science rather than the process Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will grow more comfortable tackling math and science problems that feel abstract, ambiguous, or seem... View More
If your student has weaker memory or reasoning skills and you are introducing a complex new topic How to Apply It! 1) While there are pros and cons to blended learning (as with any instructional methodology), blended learning offers the benefit of reinforcin... View More
If your student is comfortable with public speaking and wants to strengthen critical thinking and speaking skills Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will develop key reasoning and flexible thinking skills through debate. 2)Teacher Takeaways: a) Through debate,... View More
If your student is motivated to grow and improve How to Apply It! 1) The best way to improve is to start with an understanding of what you can do better and why. Guessing or assuming might not get you the results you hope for. 2) Teachers usually love when... View More
If your student doesn't always respond well or use feedback How to Apply It! 1) Provide feedback that takes into account the student's personal skills and their mastery level in the subject. 1) Students who have attained a level of mastery and are confident... View More
If your students are reluctant to participate in class or hesitant to raise their hand if they don't understand How to Apply It! 1) Response cards or digital response systems, such as clickers, are an increasing popular approach for teachers to use for incre... View More
All students, particularly those who are fidgety or inattentive during long discussions How to Apply It! 1) Learning by experience can be more effective than lecture-style teaching, particularly for students with weaker memory or attention. 1) First, prov... View More