3 assumptions teachers should avoid. Plus: creating a dysgraphia-friendly classroom

on Wednesday, January 31, 2018

3 Assumptions Teachers Should Avoid; Creating a Dysgraphia-Friendly Classroom; The Future of Coding in Schools; The Art of Reflection |

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January 31, 2018
It's important to question your assumptions.
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3 Assumptions Teachers Should Avoid

Some assumptions can negatively impact your teaching practice. We have a few tips to combat three common ones.



Supporting students with dysgraphia
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Creating a Dysgraphia-Friendly Classroom

Six ways to support students with dysgraphia—a learning difference that affects a person's ability to produce written work.



A leading researcher discusses coding in K-12 schools
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The Future of Coding in Schools

Mitch Resnick, one of the creators of Scratch, on why he thinks coding should be taught in all schools—it's not the reason you'd expect.



Portfolios can give students insight into their learning.
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The Art of Reflection

Portfolios allow students to regularly reflect on their learning process—deepening their connection to content.



A different approach to difficult feedback
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Framing Difficult Feedback for Parents

A strategy teachers can use to turn parents into partners when discussing difficult situations involving their kids.





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