Posts Tagged ‘education’
Show What You Know
When we think about measuring what students know and are able to do, we typically picture a traditional paper and pencil assessment scenario. Often the students are asked to take a quiz or test on some topic that has been taught and we use the paper to figure out if they know what they should.…
Read MoreHow to Differentiate Content
Getting started with differentiation can seem overwhelming at first. Carol Ann Tomlinson, faculty member at the University of Virginia’s Curry School of Education, suggests that teachers should start small and then add on incrementally over the years. Yes, it takes years to become a true expert in differentiation! One way to start small is…
Read MoreExplaining Differentiated Assignments
As teachers we want to meet the needs of all of our students. This is difficult when there are many different learning levels and styles in our classrooms. We know that differentiated instruction works, but how do we tell parents what this actually means? How do we explain differentiated assignments? Our goal in the classroom…
Read MoreOnline Support for Differentiation
Our students are each unique and each comes with individual needs, learning styles, varied backgrounds, and interests. To be effective in our classrooms we must differentiate instruction to respect the specific learning needs of each of our young learners. As Carol Ann Tomlinson puts it, “Differentiation is responsive teaching rather than one size fits all…
Read MoreTune into Tech
Technology has changed the way educators teach and how students learn. Digital databases and educational websites allow access to literally thousands of sources and the flexibility for teachers to engage students and meet the individual needs of their diverse learners. Here are just a few tried and true sites for students that make the list…
Read MoreGrowing All Learners – Creating Graphic Organizers
At ERG we are always on the lookout for tools that support and enhance the growth of all learners. Well designed graphic organizers are just such tools. These organizers can help students visualize and systematically arrange information and can benefit a wide array of students – from those who need enrichment to those in need…
Read MoreProfessional Books Worth Studying
At ERG we believe it is important to be a lifelong learner. One way to continue to develop yourself professionally when you have limited time and resources is to do a book study or just read a professional text on your own. Depending on what your area of interest and expertise is, there are many…
Read MoreSpreading a Feast of Ideas
From the desk of Leigh Ann… “Our fault, our exceeding great fault, is that we keep our own minds and the minds of our children shamefully underfed.” – Charlotte Mason This summer I became inspired by the work of educator Charlotte Mason. Her life was dedicated to improving the quality of education for children at…
Read MoreStrength in Relationships
From the desk of Leigh Ann… “The strength of our student relationships makes the difference in translating our passion for teaching into their passion for learning.” – Beth Morrow The Gallup Organization’s research shows that the most effective people are those who understand their strengths and behaviors. This week I was encouraged to take a…
Read MoreAdvice for the New Year
From the desk of Carol C. . . It’s both exciting and terrifying to begin the school year as a new teacher. No matter how many years you’ve taught, you can always remember those first few years in the classroom…the grade level curriculum, behavior management, scheduling to name a few. Some of the issues facing…
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