Building a metacognitive classroom. Plus: using science to bring literature to life

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Building a Metacognitive Classroom; Using Science to Bring Literature to Life; Easing Professional Isolation; Modeling Assertiveness With Students |

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April 11, 2018
Thinking about their brains helps students use them more effectively.
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Building a Metacognitive Classroom

Teaching students about neuroplasticity and the brain's potential can have a positive effect on their self-perceptions and expectations for success in school.



Two approaches to tackling literature and science together
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Using Science to Bring Literature to Life

Combining science and literature can help students engage more deeply with both subjects.



Tips for building community as a special education teacher
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Easing a Feeling of Professional Isolation

Being a special education teacher can feel isolating, but there are some ways to build connections with colleagues.



Teaching a key concept in social and emotional learning
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Modeling Assertiveness With Students

Simple role-playing exercises can show students how to stand up for themselves without being unkind to others.



Techniques that guide students to work with and think with content
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2 Evidence-Based Learning Strategies

Spaced and retrieval practice help students retain content and give them a sense of what they know—and what they don't.





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