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Teaching Opinion To Get Tutoring Right, Connect It to the ClassroomTutors must have access to and know how to use the same instructional materials as teachers, write David M. Steiner and Ethan Mitnick.
Teaching Opinion ‘Someone Like Me’: The Surprising Power of Role ModelsTeachers are models of behavior—and can help kids aspire to reach goals they never imagined.
Teaching The Chemistry Teacher Who Went Viral on TikTokHe's made paper from grass clippings, used mousetraps and ping pong balls to explain a nuclear reaction and sets many, many things on fire.
Teaching Q&A Q&A: What Is Culturally Responsive Teaching?A Native education expert explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students.
Teaching Video What Culturally Responsive Teaching Looks Like: A Native Educator ExplainsAn expert on Native education explains what culturally responsive teaching is and why it is so important for students.
Teaching Opinion Students Can Make a Difference in the World. Here’s How to Inspire ThemOne person alone can’t solve climate change, social inequality, or the pandemic. But working as a group is powerful stuff.
Teaching Opinion How Small-Group Instruction Benefits Your TeachingSmall-group work can provide opportunities for reteaching, student practice, and formative assessments.
Teaching Opinion Small-Group Instruction: Work It for Your Students—and YouGradual release of responsibility to students, personal learning plans, and formative assessment are successful components for small groups.
Teaching Opinion 15 Ways to Improve Small-Group InstructionAssigning student roles, choosing the right number of members, and providing feedback are among the strategies teachers can use.
Teaching Opinion What Are the Best Strategies for Small-Group Instruction?For teachers starting out, take small steps in introducing small-group instruction. Try a single strategy, and add time as you go along.
Teaching Opinion How to Make Hard Decisions Easier (for Yourself and Others)Having too many options can be paralyzing. Here’s how to structure choices to make daunting decisions feel doable.
Teaching Opinion How to Keep Art Front and Center in InstructionThree educators wrap up a series on using art in content classes by discussing their use of picture books, recycling projects, and more.
Teaching Opinion Strategies for Using Art in Math, English, Science, and HistoryEmploying art to explore geometric patterns and to scaffold essay writing are among the ways educators can use art in their classes.
Teaching Opinion 13 Ways to Use Art in Content ClassesBringing art to assessments, to increase vocabulary knowledge, and to practice grammar are ways teachers incorporate it in their classes.
Teaching Opinion Teach Like a Runner: 3 Ways to Get Started With Project-Based LearningTake the equivalent of a five-minute jog to build authenticity in the classroom, because small changes can make a big difference.
