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A Realistic Approach to Differentiation
Back to Basics, Part 4: Now that the lessons are in place, we'll build in differentiation using a process that will keep things from getting overwhelming. The post A Realistic Approach to Differentiation first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
How to Write a Lesson Plan
Back to Basics, Part 3: With the assessment plan in place, it's time to plan the daily lessons that will move students toward success. The post How to Write a Lesson Plan first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
How to Create an Assessment Plan
Back to Basics, Part 2: After writing objectives, the next step is to design an assessment plan that includes diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments. The post How to Create an Assessment Plan first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
How to Plan a Unit of Instruction
Back to Basics, Part 1: Planning a unit of instruction can be a daunting task. This step-by-step process will get you started. The post How to Plan a Unit of Instruction first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
A Classroom Ritual for Peer Affirmations
What happens when students practice noticing and naming character strengths in each other? The post A Classroom Ritual for Peer Affirmations first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
3 Fresh Ideas for Structuring Professional Development
People learn more when they process what they're learning, not just receive information. These low-lift PD structures create those processing opportunities. The post 3 Fresh Ideas for Structuring Professional Development first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
What Makes School in Denmark Better (and What We Can Learn from Them)
More freedom and autonomy for teachers and students and a "less is more" approach to curriculum. Is it possible in the U.S.? The post What Makes School in Denmark Better (and What We Can Learn from Them) first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
The Art of Classroom Timing: 10 Ways to Fit It All In
Fitting our planned instruction precisely into the time allotted for it is a challenge for every teacher. Building these habits into your routine can help. The post The Art of Classroom Timing: 10 Ways to Fit It All In first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
The Replacement Skills Approach: Teaching Behavior Instead Of Managing It
Punishment only goes so far. What changes behavior long-term is viewing it through a skill lens, then teaching students the skills they need for real growth. The post The Replacement Skills Approach: Teaching Behavior Instead Of Managing It first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
Bringing the Power of Debate to Math Class
Instead of focusing solely on the answer, in a debate, students focus on thinking and reasoning. Here's how we do it in math. The post Bringing the Power of Debate to Math Class first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
The Case for Warm Demanders in Today’s Schools
When our students face challenges, some teachers get more rigid, while others become more lenient. What if the answer isn’t either/or? The post The Case for Warm Demanders in Today’s Schools first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .
How Inquiry-Based Freewriting Can Deepen Student Writing
Adding freewriting to a unit can build students' writing confidence and make their writing more authentic, fluent, and complex. The post How Inquiry-Based Freewriting Can Deepen Student Writing first appeared on Cult of Pedagogy .