By putting strong relationships at the fore, you can cultivate an environment in which each of your students can grow. Through her many years in the classroom Stephanie Farley has hit upon keys to encourage kids to thrive. At the center ā kindness and getting to know each one.
When we incorporate literacy assessments that honor studentsā assets and identities, we take an essential step toward creating an inclusive classroom that values studentsā cultures and centers them in their learning. Teacher educators Sean Ruday and Katie Caprino show how.
Discover how mentor texts and text sets become multitaskers, providing vision, purpose, and the confidence students need to take learning risks. ELA consultant Anne Anderson highly recommends Pamela Koutrakosā Mentor Texts That Multitask as a tool for literacy integration.
Teacher-author Jacob Chastain has found a process and procedure thatās essential in his workshop approach to teaching literacy. He helps middle schoolers develop the habits of āreading like a readerā and āreading like a writerā ā shifting into either mode with powerful results.
The 2021-22 school year came with all the expected sound and fury, and for many of us, weariness and low spirits. Now summerās here and MiddleWeb has pulled together a diverse set of deep-dive PD articles you might have missed. Theyāre insightful, informative and actionable!
What works when school leaders need to tackle complex challenges? Principal and author Matt Renwick suggests letting go of trying to control outcomes and operating with certainty on “fixing” problems. Pursuing 20 sharply focused questions helped his school gain momentum.
In The Power of Regret, creativity and motivation author Dan Pink finds that regrets can make us stronger and more effective in our work. Professional learning consultant Cathy Gassenheimer encourages educators to consider how Pinkās four types of regrets relate to our lives.
Chris Hall wasnāt satisfied with the way he taught revision in MS writing workshop. After much reflection he’s concluded that the best revision takes place in the mind of the writer during the writing process ā not after itās done. Six mindset āstancesā help students learn this skill.
What does it look like when your students are doing rigorous work and thinking deeply? Dr. Karin Hess discusses how content complexity, cognitive engagement, and the intended scope and depth of a learning activity can work together to scaffold and support deeper thinking.
Letting go is messy! As Sunday Cummins and Julie Webb wrap up a 10-part exploration of the gradual release of responsibility, they encourage teachers to ensure kids participate actively in every phase of GRR, as we observe them closely, remain nimble, and practice flexibility.
