Cognitive load theory is one of the lenses I use to design instruction. More than just an abstract idea, cognitive load theory recommends instructional procedures
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‘Press Play’ Isn’t a Teaching Strategy: Why Educators Need New Methods for Video
My first foray into using video in my teaching involved a TV cart wheeled into my classroom, replete with a connected VHS player—and no remote.
Sarah Cottingham on Retrieval Practice and Diagnosing Teaching Problems – Education Rickshaw
In this episode, Sarah Cottingham discusses effective teacher professional development, as well as one of the most powerful strategies derived from cognitive science: retrieval practice.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse StudentsBy Zaretta Hammond(Corwin, 2015 – Learn more) Reviewed by
How to meet the challenge of effectively teaching ethnic studies
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Is Direct Instruction a Good Teaching Method? (Parent Digest #3) – Education Rickshaw
Every week, I write a short blurb about teaching and learning for my school’s parent newsletter. I’ve decided to post old ones on this site
Steal Like a Teacher: Where to find quick teaching ideas
We teachers are the BEST at stealing things. And I don’t mean that in a criminal, nefarious way. I think Austin Kleon explains it best
World Cup Teaching Ideas for Middle School
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How to Build a Classroom of Community and Belongingness When Teaching Virtually
The last few years have changed all of our lives—and education is no different. While most traditional classrooms have gone back to teaching in person,
