Teachers often present information verbally and linguistically. However, many of our students are visual learners. A substantial amount of our brain power is devoted to visual processing. When we add a visual component, a drawing component, to our teaching strategies, student recall increases. Consi [...]
Students who tip back on two legs of their chairs in class often are stimulating their brain with a rocking, vestibular-activating motion. They are trying to wake up their (brain’s) vestibular system. While it is an unsafe activity, it happens to be good for the brain. What can teachers do? Give stu [...]
Dear Susan: I have some flexible seating available for my students. Do you have any suggestions on how to manage it when it becomes more of a distraction for the other students? A: Implementing flexible seating can be a great way to help students refocus their energy and concentrate on the lesson be [...]
Introduction: Teaching fractions to third graders can be a dynamic and engaging experience when co-teaching strategies are thoughtfully implemented. Co-teaching offers a powerful way to reach diverse learners by leveraging the strengths of two educators working collaboratively. This lesson pla [...]
What is Reciprocal Teaching? Reciprocal teaching is a fantastic way to improve reading comprehension. This strategy involves discussion and the use of specific reading techniques: summarizing, question generating, clarifying, and predicting. Why Reciprocal Teaching Works Research shows that reciproc [...]