Playlist: GT Facilitator Background Knowledge
From “Identify” to “Analyze” – Famous Structures
For TeachersRather than just learning about one structure, let’s climb Bloom’s and think more deeply.
An Introduction to Models of Instruction
For TeachersAs a new teacher, I only knew one model of instruction: Direct Instruction. I was like a chef who only knew how to deep fry!
Asking Questions That Make Students Think
For TeachersMost classroom questions test memory. These questions test thinking. There’s a difference — and your students will feel it.
The Thinking Hats
So… do your students moan when forced to work in a group? Part of the problem is that lack the structure to work well with peers. Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats are a perfect tool to help with this problem.
Creating A Classroom Motto
Starting with specific examples of fantastic classroom behavior, your class will end up with one sentence summing up their expectations. It’s a classroom motto!