Flipping the Classroom for Students With Learning Disabilities
Feb 11, 2014
For many teachers, the words “flipped classroom” are nothing more than a synonym for having students watch pre-recorded lesson videos at home and then do related assignments – formerly homework – during class time. There’s no doubt that that is exactly what the flipped classroom typically looks like on the surface. But when flip teaching is done right, what matters is that it uses time differently and more effectively, in ways that can profoundly benefit all learners, including students with learning disabilities.
Remediation vs. Accommodation: Helping Students with Learning Disabilities Succeed
Jan 28, 2014Meeting the needs of students with learning disabilities can be a challenge. Students newly identified with a learning disability are likely to need immediate accommodation. But for maximum long-term benefit, educators need to address the learning difficulty at its core. How do we strike the right balance between remediation and accommodation?
8 Ways To Build Student Stamina
Jan 14, 2014Students who have mastered persistence are able to work through challenges, deal constructively with failures and adversity, and achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Try these tips for boosting your learners’ stick-to-itiveness.
5 Trends in Education for 2014
Jan 7, 2014The inclusion of listening standards in the Common Core heralds a new focus on listening instruction in the classroom. In 2014, teachers will spend more time demonstrating what listening “looks like;” explaining what students should be doing with their eyes, ears, and bodies while listening; directing learners to notice when they haven’t been listening; and measuring how well learners apply what they’ve been taught. What other education trends are predicted for 2014?
Child Development Versus Standards-Driven Learning: Who Wins?
Dec 3, 2013Reading Fluency Infographic: Countdown to Comprehension
Oct 1, 2013Overcoming Language and Reading Problems: The Promise of Brain Plasticity
Sep 11, 2013Find out how children around the world are rewiring their brains to overcome 'insurmountable' language and reading problems.
Aligning School, Classroom, and Student Learning Goals for the New School Year
Aug 6, 2013What’s on Your Kids’ Summer Reading List?
Jul 16, 2013Cooperative Learning Strategies in the Classroom
Jul 9, 2013Students in cooperative learning groups don’t always allow each other equal participation. For a more inclusive environment, try these strategies.
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