Shifting to a flexible classroom. Plus: connections go a long way for students with trauma

Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom; Connections Go a Long Way for Students With Trauma; Self-Assessment in Middle School |

View Online September 19, 2018 Credit: Courtesy of Brooke Markle Reflections on Shifting to a Flexible Classroom A middle school teacher shares the benefits of giving students voice and choice in their learning environment. Credit: ©iStock/DmitriyBezborodkin Connections Go a Long Way for Students With Trauma Initiating short personal interactions may help students cope with adverse childhood experiences. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Diego Cervo Self-Assessment in Middle School Inspired by John Hattie, a middle school math teacher encourages students to articulate and measure their own learning. Credit: ©iStock/MachineHeadz Succeeding With Differentiation Differentiating instruction isn't easy, but teachers and professional learning facilitators can work together to overcome the obstacles. Credit: ©iStock/skynesher Getting Out of the Essay Rut Alternative writing assignments can be just as rigorous as the traditional essay and can spark young writers' creativity. Don't Miss 6 Ways to Build a Rapport With Students The Unexpected Power of Reading Conferences Student Data: Friend or Foe? More Talking in Class, Please Assessing Learning in Maker Education 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.   © 2018 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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