Teaching self-regulation in the early grades. Plus: interview assessments

Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades; 60-Second Strategy: Interview Assessments; How Mistakes Help Students Learn |

View Online October 17, 2018 Credit: ©iStock/Steve Debenport Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades Activating young students' natural bodily rhythms helps them regulate their nervous systems and prepare for learning. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation 60-Second Strategy: Interview Assessments A face-to-face chat provides an alternative for students who struggle to show what they know on tests. Credit: ©Edutopia Discovering the Depth in Graphic Novels Graphic novels can give middle school readers rich opportunities to explore literary themes and conventions. Credit: ©Shutterstock/Jaromir Chalabala How Mistakes Help Students Learn Guessing is useful for students' ability to recall information—even when the guesses are wrong. Credit: Courtesy of Courtney Sears Student-Created Videos in the Classroom Students aren't just consumers of videos—they're producers as well. Teachers can take advantage of this to assess student learning. Don't Miss Welcoming Students With a Smile Finding Clarity in Assessment and Grading Using Folktales to Teach Logical Reasoning Overcoming the Isolation of Rural Teachers Talking to Students About Grief 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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