Cult of Pedagogy

APRIL 27, 2025

In the 10 years since I chose a book called Make it Stick for a book study in the summer of 2015, I’ve been encouraging teachers to add more retrieval practice to their teaching. She advises teachers to emphasize the importance of struggle and mistakes as part of the learning. It’s crickets.

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eSchool News

APRIL 29, 2025

While I used to be deeply involved in CTSOs as an advisor and teacher, stepping into an administrator role has allowed me to continue engaging with students in a new way–judging events and witnessing their enthusiasm firsthand. However, the most popular job by far was being a doctor.

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Faculty Focus

MAY 18, 2025

Create community guidelines for discussions that include intention and impact/anti-bias language. Immediately address ableist /biased remarks in the classroom through discussion. Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) professional development opportunities on inclusion.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2025

“We were pleased to engage in this learning experience with URI,” said Nicole Elliott, a science teacher at DelSesto Middle School. This ensured that all students at our school were included in the discussions.” The sixth graders participated in a water pressure experiment while at the Bay Campus.

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Edsurge

JUNE 4, 2025

As classrooms across the country become more linguistically diverse, educators face a growing challenge: ensuring that every student, regardless of English proficiency, can access learning, participate fully and feel included. Now, I understand my teachers better. percent of U.S. public school students more than 5.3 an EB student.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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Faculty Focus

JULY 1, 2025

This article explores how these three components can reshape flipped learning and address persistent challenges such as student unpreparedness, fear of participation, and lack of motivation. Addressing Fear Through Technology-Supported Safety Fear is one of the most formidable barriers to classroom participation. Flipped Classroom 2.0:

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Edsurge

MAY 5, 2025

The engines are for people from working and middle class backgrounds to participate in and benefit from all that science has to offer. Real-World Math Problems Many of the terminated awards had something to do with teaching future elementary and middle school math teachers how to meet the needs of more than one type of student.

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Dangerously Irrelevant

MAY 8, 2025

We hope that you will join us for our June 2025 Teacher Leader Summit in Denver. Through a series of practice-based scenarios, we will explore day-to-day implementation considerations, and see if we also can maybe make the lives of students and teachers a little easier and more productive.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. With transparent directions, every student knows exactly what to do.

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eSchool News

APRIL 23, 2025

Charlotte, NC Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students.

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Elevate k12

MAY 15, 2025

When paired with strong instructional practices, these tools open up more ways for students to participate, process, and thrive. Whether you’re new to working with MLs or just looking for a few fresh ideas, these five teacher-approved strategies are here to help boost participation, build language, and make learning meaningful for all.

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Faculty Focus

JULY 15, 2025

A costly misconception is that pedagogical approaches in higher education must be lecture-based and teacher-led. Aside from promoting positive interdependence and individual accountability, students participate equally through simultaneous interactions. With transparent directions, every student knows exactly what to do.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 12, 2025

But what it does is something that every teacher hopes for: it helps students take control of their own reading process. Each role targets a specific reading skill, and when students cycle through all four, they’re not just reading, they’re processing, discussing, and deepening their understanding. That’s when you know it’s working.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 16, 2025

Use SEL check-in strategies to check up on struggling kids in your class who seem less interested in the instruction, including teacher-to-student journals for learners to keep you up to date on their lives. Shift to a student-centered classroom It’s no secret that teacher-centered classrooms are on the way out in the 21st century.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Chickering and Gamson (1987) remind us about the importance of participation and engagement in the classroom: “Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 28, 2025

This shift raises critical questions about the future of education: How will teachers adapt their roles? Platforms like Zoom or Google Classroom enable real-time discussions, while forums foster ongoing dialogue beyond scheduled sessions. What innovations might redefine the learning environment?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 24, 2025

Chickering and Gamson (1987) remind us about the importance of participation and engagement in the classroom: “Learning is not a spectator sport. Students do not learn much just sitting in classes listening to teachers, memorizing pre-packaged assignments, and spitting out answers. Dr. Jennifer P.

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Organized Classroom

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, a “Sports Day Fundraiser” can be organized, where students participate in friendly sports competitions and challenges, with each participant collecting pledges or donations based on their performance. Want to know more about time management strategies for classroom teachers?

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 1, 2025

Figure 1: Gannon’s Contact System Grade Number of Non-Participation Days Number of Late Assignments Number of Ignored Assignments B-minus 0-4 0-4 0 C-minus 5-6 5 1 D-minus more than 6 6 or more more than 1 Despite the overall success of the system, I had problems. But more than that, alternative assessment taught me how to be a teacher.

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eSchool News

JUNE 23, 2025

This is part of their strategy to smoothly incorporate digital tools into educational programs, offering practical and efficient resources to teachers and students. Participating in ISTE allows us to align our innovations with the current trends and needs identified by educators,” added a representative.

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k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Teachers use direct, explicit instructionbreaking down complex concepts into manageable stepsso students can grasp new ideas without feeling lost or overwhelmed. Multi-sensory learning techniques, such as hands-on activities, visual aids, and interactive discussions, further enhance understanding and retention.

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Teaching with a Mountain View

JUNE 12, 2025

Building a strong sense of community within our classroom is something we all strive to do as teachers. These real-world connections add depth to classroom discussions, spark curiosity, and inspire students to explore new topics. Some guests might read a picture book, share a hobby, discuss their career, etc.

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k12

JULY 10, 2025

Active, engaged learners retain information better, participate more fully, and develop a deeper understanding of the material. Here are some ways you can support active learning at home: Breakout Rooms (in live sessions): If your child attends live virtual classes, ask their school or teacher whether breakout rooms are part of the setup.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JULY 18, 2025

Veterans Day Craft in English and Spanish Manualidad del Día de los Veteranos By Bilingual Scrapbook Grades: K-2nd Available in both English and Spanish, this resource allows students to create a pants-and-boots craft, explore pages about the different branches of the military, or participate in writing prompts.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 19, 2025

When most people think of PE, they picture students taking laps around the gym, a few games of dodgeball, or students trying to sneak their way out of participating. Effective PE Class Essentials Help Students Enjoy Being Active Most PE teachers’ goal is to help students foster a love for being active. That’s building community.

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Teach Hub

JUNE 18, 2025

Be Present and Participate When it comes to online professional development programs, it’s easy to treat them like background noise while you get your chores done or grade papers. But if you really stay present and actively participate in the program, you’ll get so much more out of it. That’s the point, isn’t it?

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

During his 29 years as an educator, Dr. Harris has had a wide range of experiences as a teacher, coach, principal, district administrator, adjunct professor, speaker, writer, and consultant. School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation.

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k12 Digest

MAY 21, 2025

During his 29 years as an educator, Dr. Harris has had a wide range of experiences as a teacher, coach, principal, district administrator, adjunct professor, speaker, writer, and consultant. School leaders can support this safety by co-creating group agreements that promote active listening, confidentiality, and respectful participation.

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k12

JULY 18, 2025

Online school students use computer skills to access classes, communicate with teachers, conduct research, review materials, and turn in assignments. Each of these parts is important for actively participating in online classes (and also a good entry into privacy conversations with your child). File management. Age limitations.

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Lab to Class

MAY 26, 2025

This recent study had various pairings of autistic, non-autistic and mixed-group participants and had them do two tasks. Participants were able to communicate equally as efficiently with their perspective groups as long as they weren’t mixed. However, different is not always bad, and that is what a recent study found out.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Further, when we relax the assumption that we are all separate selves , it becomes clearer that all participants’ behaviors are embedded in and conditioned by society and the environment. A classroom grounded in presence and care is one where these needs are met for both students and teachers. Psychology Teacher Network.

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Cal Matters

JUNE 25, 2025

That disengagement hindered attendance and participation during and after the pandemic, Davidson-Boyd said. “A And the university introduced a freshman course with tips on identifying their interests, participating in campus events and even asking instructors for help. “They remember being lonely. They’re just not showing up.

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Faculty Focus

JUNE 29, 2025

Further, when we relax the assumption that we are all separate selves , it becomes clearer that all participants’ behaviors are embedded in and conditioned by society and the environment. A classroom grounded in presence and care is one where these needs are met for both students and teachers. Psychology Teacher Network.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 11, 2025

Try these 7th grade writing prompts for journaling, group discussion, or formal essays: Which is better for connecting with friends: TikTok or Instagram? With a strong thesis, solid reasoning, and a sprinkle of style, they’ll be ready to win classroom discussions and possibly imaginary courtroom battles. How do you do your work?

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eSchool News

JUNE 24, 2025

He’s cancelled hundreds of millions of dollars for teacher training , pandemic recovery , and STEM education. Teachers walk a line as Trump targets DEI Trump promised to get “woke” out of American schools. The center joined teachers unions and civil liberties groups in suing the administration. Department of Education.

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Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 2, 2025

What is the first sign that youre going to like or dislike a teacher? Inspire students with a walk outside, complete with notebooks, sunshine, and lots of topics for discussion. Use them to begin longer narrative essays, begin class discussions, or introduce elements of fiction in your language arts class. What about 3 hours?

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