Teaching Methods
Authentic assessment, service-learning, multiple intelligences – discover a
vast range of current articles.
Math
Discovering
Math in Literature
Follow these suggestions to find real-world applications of math skills and
broaden the educational value of reading in your classroom.
Planning
Pyramid for Multilevel Mathematics Instruction
The Pyramid approach provides a framework that includes students challenged by computation
and problem solving. Provided in partnership with the Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC).
Teaching
Mathematics to Gifted Students in a Mixed-Ability Classroom
Gifted students differ in three key areas that are especially important in
mathematics. Learn how to adapt your curriculum to meet these students' needs.
Provided in partnership with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Miscellaneous
Adapt
Lessons to Reach All Students
Six principles for effective curriculum design are described. Presented in
partnership with the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Adapting
L.A., S.S., and Science Materials for the Inclusive Classroom
A list of nine steps that provide a suggested framework for making decisions
about using material adaptations effectively. Presented in partnership with the
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Adapting
Reading and Math Materials for the Inclusive Classroom
These helpful articles describe ways to modify the curriculum to reach all
students. Presented in partnership with the Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC).
Centers:
The Basics
Centers provide a less intimidating environment for students and give the
teacher an opportunity to focus on specific areas of study.
Classical
Music
Read how exposure to classical music can improve a child's cognitive
functioning.
Creating
an Effective Physical Classroom Environment
Despite older buildings, crowded classrooms, and insufficient storage space,
you can create an effective classroom environment.
Educating
the Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
Read about the auditory-oral approach that teachers and schools can follow to
help deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn.
Mandala
Art Gallery: Community-Student Partnerships
There are always people who will enthusiastically donate their time and
expertise to help a group of young people realize their dreams.
Mentoring
Programs in Your Classroom: How to Begin
Mentoring gives students the skills and support they need to improve academic
achievement, make good decisions, and practice positive social skills.
Symbolic
and Nonsymbolic Information
Design tasks in which skills are overtly performed to gauge whether students
are learning.
Universal
Design for Learning
This definition of Universal Design explains why it is important to adapt
materials for a variety of learners.
What
I Wish I'd Known When I Was a New Teacher
A collection of valuable and effective pieces of advice from experienced
teachers.
Multiple Intelligences
Information on Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI).
Multiple
Intelligences: An Overview
Key
Points in Multiple Intelligences Theory
Using
MI Theory in Choosing a Career
Multiple
Intelligences Activities
Peaceable Classrooms
What
Is a Peaceable Classroom?
Learn about the Peaceable Classroom Model by Educators for Social
Responsibility.
Peaceable
Classroom Lesson Plans
Find an assortment of Peaceable Classroom lessons for grades Pre-K through 12.
Personalizing the Secondary Classroom
These excellent resources from Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) provide a number of helpful ideas and activities for back to school, as well as for the rest of the school year.
Thinking
About the First Day of School
Preparing
for the First Day of School
Offering
Students Choices From Day One
Learning
Students' Names Quickly
Meeting
and Greeting Students During the First Month of School
Setting
the Stage for Conflict Resolution
Creating
Opportunities When You Only Listen
Repeated
Readings
Read about the method that was developed to help nonfluent readers improve
fluency and reading comprehension.
Selecting
and Evaluating Children's Books
Learn how to select books that relate to a child's emotional needs.
Service-Learning
Information on the benefits and implementation of service-learning projects for
students, including case studies.
Service-Learning
Case Study: Chico, CA
Service-Learning
Case Study: Madison, WI
Service-Learning
Case Study: Montgomery County, MD
Technology
Assistive
Technology for Students
Use simple technology to enhance the learning of students with mild
disabilities.
Stages
to Technology Integration
This article describes the various stages most school systems fall into when
integrating technology.