Talk less so students learn more. Plus: bringing student choice to assessment in science classes

Talk Less So Students Learn More; Bringing Student Choice to Assessment in Science Classes; Transforming a School Through Arts Integration |

View Online December 4, 2019 Credit: FatCamera / iStock Talk Less So Students Learn More Productive struggle is important for students to retain what they learn. Credit: Art Directors & TRIP / Alamy Stock Photo Bringing Student Choice to Assessment in Science Classes What happens when students can opt to skip tests and instead give oral presentations or create art to show what they know? Credit: Jing Jing Tsong / The iSpot Transforming a School Through Arts Integration Structuring a school around the arts can help students excel academically and develop social and emotional skills. Credit: Rawpixel Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Intention-Setting in the Classroom Asking middle school students to focus on their guiding principles can lead them to more productive individual and group work. Credit: Brownstock / Alamy Stock Photo How to Get the Most Out of a Diverse Classroom Library Many teachers are working to bring in books that provide students with windows and mirrors. Once the books are in the room, what's next? Don't Miss Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction How to Promote Social, Emotional, and Character Development Teaching Close Reading to Elementary Students 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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