Cult of Pedagogy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

It’s pretty well known in educational circles that cooperative learning is supported by research, but so many teachers still struggle with it, so when things don’t work well, they give it up. Common Approach #6: Answering questions about the task Tweak: Refer them to the resources provided or prompt them to problem-solve.

Group work 52

Group work Assignments Questions Communication 52

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

Motivation 126

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 126

Teach Hub

MAY 19, 2025

However, its a powerful tool for guiding instruction, providing feedback, and helping students grow. I can show respect during group work by listening and taking turns. Here are a few ideas that work really well in classrooms. Thumbs up/down : An easy visual during lessons that gives you instant feedback.

Learning Outcomes 72

Learning Outcomes Learning Feedback Essay 72

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

What follows are four ways that technology transcends analog tools in education, including those that demonstrate simple recall while providing valuable feedback to fuel learning to the true innovators in our classrooms: teachers. We crawl before we walk, just like we memorize sight words before we write prose.

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Teachers Feedback Knowledge Beliefs 167

Edsurge

MARCH 11, 2021

This model can be used when data needs to be collected for a specific reason, or when specific feedback on an aspect of instruction is sought. If they did have questions, was Tonja able to move between in person and remote questions? Both Tonja and I worked with separate groups of students.

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Teaching Teachers Students Math 216

Edsurge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

You can also check students’ understanding by having them answer follow-up questions on paper or an Edmodo Quiz. with low-stakes opinion questions such as, “Hot dogs or Hamburgers?” question as an Edmodo Note or Poll, and students reply with their preference and discuss with classmates in the post comments. What did you learn?

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Distance Learning Culture Gamification Learning 218

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

Motivation 110

Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 110

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Over the years I tried more classwork, less classwork, having students take notes, not having students take notes, working in groups, working alone, more homework, no homework, less homework, extra help sessions and everything in between. Yet nothing I tried had a lasting impact on learning.

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Teachers Feedback Math Study 151

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 6, 2022

My rationale was that I provided feedback throughout the year on their work, and now it is time that they do likewise for me. The form questions began with the basic information such as student ID and class period.

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Evaluation Curriculum Feedback Assignments 155

Edsurge

JULY 21, 2018

Having been on the development side, I know how tough it is to make great stuff, especially without quality feedback tuned to the unique challenges of making learning experiences. If a tool has any hope of being useful and widely-adopted then it needs early and continual feedback from teachers and students.

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Evaluation Feedback Reading History 153

Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 2, 2025

Get ready for some slick tips to make the most of tools like methink personalized vibes, instant feedback, and leveling up your skills in no time. They generate instant feedback and personalized lessons. AI tutors can simulate conversations, provide pronunciation feedback, and tailor lessons based on progress. Use AI as a tool.

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Education Critical Thinking Feedback Learning 114

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Instructors play pivotal roles, guiding students through complex concepts, providing immediate feedback, and igniting intellectual curiosity. These sessions often encourage active participation, enabling students to ask questions, share insights, and collaborate with peers.

Learning 130

Learning eLearning Instructors Learning Styles 130

Edsurge

AUGUST 28, 2019

You can pose a question for a future column here. However, I am dubious that the approaches you describe work with large classes. As I’ve been thinking about this issue, I keep coming back to two key questions: What can we discover about the relationship between class size and student learning?

Learning 162

Learning Students Assignments Participation 162

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Promotive interaction involves concept explanation, idea challenging, providing positive support and feedback, and, more importantly, the student’s involvement in the learning process (Raihan, 2014). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 114

Edsurge

JANUARY 2, 2019

For example, moving from lecture to small group work is only as effective as the nature of the feedback, the respect between stakeholders, and the understanding students have in how the process helps them grow both intellectually and socially.

Technology 167

Technology Teaching Intellectual Development Instructors 167

Edsurge

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Guidebooks to structure group work. These active learning strategies can work in any course—for any major, in any discipline. Questions might include: “In which North African country was the music style rai created?” YouTube videos for extra credit. A tattoo writing exercise. Vocab riddles.

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Active Learning Activities Teaching Multidisciplinary 163

eSchool News

APRIL 5, 2024

Furthermore, inquiry-based learning encourages students to ask questions, explore topics independently, and seek answers through investigation and discovery. Another essential strategy is collaborative learning, which emphasizes group work and peer interaction to promote active engagement and shared knowledge construction.

Teaching 130

Teaching Teaching Methods Critical Thinking Learning Styles 130

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Promotive interaction involves concept explanation, idea challenging, providing positive support and feedback, and, more importantly, the student’s involvement in the learning process (Raihan, 2014). Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work.

Collaborative Learning 104

Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 104

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Dynamics of group interaction play a huge role in society, so Calarco fosters positive group work in her classroom. For example, to ensure the podcasting groups are well balanced, Calarco asks students what roles they would like to play; the clearly defined choices are reporter, editor / executive producer, and sound engineer.

Teaching 167

Teaching Multidisciplinary Culture Feedback 167

Edsurge

MARCH 17, 2018

Rather than having teachers manage a whole group of 30+ students at once, PBL frees them to break classes into small groups and connect and talk in depth with each group. This way, teachers can provide a lot more feedback for improvements and growth.

Grades 145

Grades Lecturing Assignments Study 145

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Principle 3: Small group work is ideal. Good workshops involve discussion, and discussion is most fruitful in groups of 3-4 members. In smaller groups, every person has the opportunity to express an opinion, and it is far more difficult to remain silent and uninvolved. The best questions need crafting and design.

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Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 90

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This could take the form of a no-point or low-stakes quiz, a case study, group work, or even a reflective activity.

Counselling 84

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 84

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Principle 3: Small group work is ideal. Good workshops involve discussion, and discussion is most fruitful in groups of 3-4 members. In smaller groups, every person has the opportunity to express an opinion, and it is far more difficult to remain silent and uninvolved. The best questions need crafting and design.

Lecturing 85

Lecturing Participation Discussions Group work 85

EdTech Magazine

APRIL 9, 2018

I’ve used this space for flipped classrooms when I have students do group work in class, like this example from a course on Greek archaeology: Each group of students can work simultaneously on one page, adding content which is marked with a vertical colored stripe and the student’s initials so you can see which student added which content.

Education 125

Education Instructors English Language 125

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Students can work together on digital platforms, sharing ideas and feedback in real-time, while teachers can provide immediate, constructive feedback, which can enhance student engagement and motivation. Teachers can create and manage assignments, distribute resources, and provide real-time feedback to students.

Educational Technologies 130

Educational Technologies Technology Education Quizzes 130

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The topics our classes worked on included the Women’s Health Movement of the 1970s, environmental crises such as water pollution in Michigan, urban growth and injustice experienced in Boston’s Chinatown, and the Civil Rights Movement’s health activism. We then built the infrastructure for the project through a detailed “Project Guide”.

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Syllabus Science History Communication 105

Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

The topics our classes worked on included the Women’s Health Movement of the 1970s, environmental crises such as water pollution in Michigan, urban growth and injustice experienced in Boston’s Chinatown, and the Civil Rights Movement’s health activism. We then built the infrastructure for the project through a detailed “Project Guide”.

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Syllabus Science History Communication 97

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 97

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 97

Faculty Focus

MARCH 16, 2025

Would you emphasize a supportive learning environment, cognitive and affective learning, pedagogical design, essential content, creating assessments, providing feedback, integrating technology, or something different? This could take the form of a no-point or low-stakes quiz, a case study, group work, or even a reflective activity.

Counselling 61

Counselling Learning Lecturing Knowledge 61

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Additional skill objectives were added: develop skills to (a) communicate complex ideas in multimedia formats; and (b) to work in groups. Most courses focus on summative assessment in which students simply present work as a final piece without opportunity for feedback and editing. I Hate Group Work!”:

Assignments 131

Assignments Motivation Science Study 131

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Demonstrate how subsequent stages build upon the work completed in the previous stage. Offer periodic feedback for improvement along the way. Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills.

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Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 100

Faculty Focus

JUNE 8, 2023

To help encourage attendance, starting in winter 2022, I developed in-class activities designed to reinforce lecture concepts, highlight more difficult concepts, and encourage group work and interaction among the students. Anecdotally, I noticed attendance improved. The exercises are relatively short (e.g.,

Student Engagement 92

Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 92

Faculty Focus

AUGUST 1, 2024

These typically short workshops occur in a space separate from and smaller than that of the keynote presentation and allow attendees to dive deeper into a topic than they could as a large group. You may have noticed that attendees in these sessions (yourself included) were more likely to share their thoughts, ideas, and questions.

Motivation 79

Motivation Instructors Discussions Lecturing 79

Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This may involve lectures, active learning activities, or group work to disseminate information and student learning. Teamwork When possible, work in teams! Teamwork in teaching can take various forms, such as co-teaching, observing other courses, or feedback from experienced instructors.

Instructors 52

Instructors Curriculum Quizzes Lecturing 52

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Demonstrate how subsequent stages build upon the work completed in the previous stage. Offer periodic feedback for improvement along the way. Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills.

Assignments 79

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 79

Teach Hub

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Boddle is a great supplemental tool to use during math instruction to provide differentiated instruction, assist in small group work, help in closing learning gaps, and enhance student engagement. Small-Group Rotations. Boddle is a great way to enhance small group work in your math classroom.

Math 53

Math Motivation Assignments Group work 53

k12 Online Schools

MAY 7, 2025

Building a Digital Learning Culture In a traditional classroom, culture is built through physical presence: greetings at the door, shared lunchtime, or spontaneous group work. But online schools have to work harder to build this same community. When students know others will see their work, they often put in more effort.

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Online Learning Ethics Education Learning 52