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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

In each of our classes, we assigned mind maps in the beginning of the semester, asking students to share their knowledge about the target culture using three or four topics as a starting point. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

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Using Mind Maps to Improve Assessment and Group Work

Faculty Focus

In each of our classes, we assigned mind maps in the beginning of the semester, asking students to share their knowledge about the target culture using three or four topics as a starting point. We gave students a similar assignment at the end of the semester, either on their own or in groups. Medical education , 36(5), 426–431.

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Back to Basics: Lesson Planning for the Concurrent Classroom

Catlin Tucker

When teachers feel pressure to cover the curriculum or keep up with a pre-pandemic pacing guide, it is easy to understand why they spend more time introducing information and less time supporting students as they attempt to master content knowledge or skills.

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Lessons from an online teacher: Supporting phenomena-based learning

eSchool News

With most of the states nationwide moving towards a phenomena-based approach to learning in science, it is especially important that I integrate high-quality online resources into instruction–resources students can relate to, apply prior knowledge to, and that prompt questions about their curiosities.

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6 ways to support multilingual learners in STEM

eSchool News

Research shows that visualization contributes to knowledge formation for learners. It can also reveal misunderstandings or gaps in their knowledge. Group work, projects, and activities allow students to interact with and learn from each other. Encourage collaboration and peer support.

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Putting the “social” back into SEL–and why it matters now

eSchool News

Are they able to reflect their personal values in their work? Do they find the work they are doing meaningful? Building from work by Bandura , Social Learning Theory proposes that adopting new behaviors and knowledge comes from observing others. Are there opportunities for sharing?

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17 Tweaks That Make a Big Difference in Group Work

Cult of Pedagogy

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. When groups are truly working together, they tap into each other’s expertise, knowledge, and thoughts.