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Mindset Matters: Growth Mindset for the Elementary Schooler

September 19, 2017/in Elementary School, Frontpage Article, Learning, Teaching /by Wendy Taylor

Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset is a very hot topic in the education world right now. What began as a pedagogical, research-based concept coined by Dr. Carol Dweck, a psychology professor at Stanford, has now trickled down even into kindergarten classrooms. A basic explanation for a not-so-basic concept is the fact that people can improve […]

Group Work: How to Make it Work

September 13, 2017/in Frontpage Article, Learning, Teaching /by Wendy Taylor

Cooperative learning, collaborative strategies, group rotations—whatever we decide to call it, the research behind group work in the classroom makes a strong case for embracing collaborative learning. As beneficial as it is, however, group work can easily go awry if the planning and structures are not in place. Here are some suggestions for well-managed group […]

The Other Stuff: How to Approach High-Level Thinking Questions

September 7, 2017/in Frontpage Article, Learning, Note taking, Reading, Writing /by Wendy Taylor

It is important that educators exude a sense of passion for the content that we teach. Whether it be math, science, English, etc., our love for our subject areas helps to engage our students and keep them motivated. While much of our instruction focuses around the content, we are also tasked with teaching skills that […]

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