article thumbnail

My Students Can’t Meet Academic Standards Because the School Model No Longer Fits Them

Edsurge

I know he can learn and do the math, but his struggles with attention and staying focused, along with the structure of school, make it really hard for him and others who share his challenges to find the success they deserve. Trapped between the schedule of the day and his own brain, he was going to fail.

article thumbnail

Why do we group students by manufacture date?

User Generated Education

The Problem with Grouping Learners by Age. Grouping students by age or manufacturer date is a contrived sorting mechanism. Academic standards used by almost all schools are based on the false and incorrect belief of the average student. Grouping by Interests Rather Than Age. I wouldn’t have it any way.

Groups 282
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Ensuring Equity for English Learners (ELs)

Catlin Tucker

Teachers can incorporate collaborative activities, discussions, and cooperative learning strategies, like reciprocal teaching , that promote speaking and listening skills. This approach helps create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects and appreciates the diversity within the ELL population.

article thumbnail

Why Use SplashLearn in Class?

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here’s an easy-to-read bullet list of what we found: Platform : Android iOS Web Overview: SplashLearn is an innovative online learning platform tailored for PreK through Grade 5 kids. Age Group and Subjects: Parents: SplashLearn offers Math and Reading curriculum from PreK through Grade 5 for parents. You can get started here !

article thumbnail

What is pedagogy? Understanding the foundations of effective teaching and learning

Hapara

Further, it’s based on educational psychology, philosophy and theories of learning. In simple terms, pedagogy is how educators approach instruction and learning, use curriculum and plan to meet goals. It includes teaching strategies, learning activities and assessments. Flexible grouping can also help with differentiation.

article thumbnail

Online Learning Is Not the Enemy

Edsurge

After a challenging and unique year of emergency remote learning, I recently spoke with a group of faculty members new to online teaching to learn more about their experiences. Is the prevailing takeaway from this brutal, oppressive year a shared aversion toward online learning? Remote learning is here to stay.

article thumbnail

The Definition Of Combination Learning

TeachThought - Learn better.

The Definition Of Combination Learning. Combination Learning is a new teaching and learning strategy for the 21st-century. The definition of Combination Learning is learning through the flexible combination of two or more learning components. 7 Examples Of Combination Learning. by Terry Heick.

Learning 131