I was doing a lesson on medieval Japan and I wanted to check student understanding on a particular idea. We… Read more Using Memes to Check Understanding
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Hidden Curriculum: What Are You Really Teaching?
According to the Ministry of Education for the Province of Alberta, Canada, curriculum is the what that students need to… Read more Hidden Curriculum: What Are You Really Teaching?
How Growth Mindset Changed My Frigid, Rigid Ways
My professional philosophy of education changed forever on the day I learned of the Growth Mindset concept by Carol Dweck.… Read more How Growth Mindset Changed My Frigid, Rigid Ways
In Assessment, Zero Can Still Be a Hero
According to grade guru Ken O’Connor, in his book A Repair Kit for Grading, “grades are broken when they include… Read more In Assessment, Zero Can Still Be a Hero
Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage
This is come off as a little crazy, but bear with me… Dress down days at school can be fun,… Read more Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage
Simplifying Classroom Observations
Last week I was having a conversation with my principal. We were talking about the idea of teachers getting out… Read more Simplifying Classroom Observations
Making the Past Relevant
This year I moved from 8th Grade Social Studies to 7th Grade and the biggest challenge I am dealing with… Read more Making the Past Relevant
The First Days – Try a Student Survey
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Try a Student Survey
The First Days – Take Time to Plan
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Take Time to Plan
Challenge Students with High-Level Vocabulary
This summer I wrote and published a children’s book. It is entitled The Yucky Ducky and it is a fun,… Read more Challenge Students with High-Level Vocabulary
Educational Exploits 