In education today, the term “growth mindset” has gained significant traction. Growth mindset was coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, it refers to the belief that abilities and intelligence can developed through dedication and hard work. I remember receiving Carol...
What are Instructional Routines? Instructional routines are systematic and structured sequences of teaching activities designed to enhance student learning and understanding across various subjects and grade levels. These routines provide teachers with consistent...
As the saying goes, “To teach is to touch a life forever.” But for new teachers, the journey can be overwhelming. Stepping into the classroom for the first time can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, as novice teachers begin to navigate the challenges of...
Design Better Teacher Training The concept of learning styles has long been a topic of interest and debate in both child and adult learning. The idea suggests that individuals have distinct preferences for how they learn best, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic...
I remember my first year teaching like it was yesterday. I was fresh out of college with a degree in secondary social science education. I was certified to teach all social studies topics grades 6-12, including history, government, economics, geography, psychology,...
Welcome to the final part of our blog post series on teacher professional development! In Part 1, we discussed the importance of personalized topics for professional development. Part 2 highlighted the characteristics of andragogy in teacher professional development,...
