Teaching students to read metacognitively. Plus: developing executive function with priority lists

Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively; Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists; Student Complaints as Teachable Moments |

View Online March 27, 2019 Credit: ©Shutterstock/Sergey Nivens Teaching Students to Read Metacognitively A mini-lesson and anchor chart for showing early elementary students how to monitor their comprehension as they read. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Developing Executive Function With Priority Lists Explicitly modeling the process of prioritizing tasks builds students' ability to organize and manage their time. Credit: Edutopia Dintersmith: Trust Teachers—They're the Experts The best-selling author of 'What School Could Be' shares his thoughts on what needs to come next in American education. Credit: ©iStock/monkeybusinessimages Student Complaints as Teachable Moments Students' critical comments may throw new teachers off, but they can be useful for sparking engagement and learning. Credit: Courtesy of Karen King Photography and Yale University Keeping Girls in STEM: 3 Barriers, 3 Solutions Stereotypes and cultural norms dampen girls' interest in STEM, but educators can counter the disparities with small changes to their practice. Don't Miss Time to Play: More State Laws Require Recess Activating the Brain With Movement Breaks Teaching Students to Paraphrase A Game-Based Approach to Test Prep Classroom Management Tips for Co-Teachers FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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