Small group instruction is a great way to address the academic needs of students, particularly those who have deficiencies that hinder them from making progress. However, knowing how often to use them as an intervention is key. The idea of […]
3 Tips to Increase Small Group Engagement
Small group instruction can be a useful way to assist students who are in need of additional academic support. With all of the benefits, every student should be eager to participate, right? Though I would love to respond with a […]
Getting Started with Small Group Instruction
As teachers, we oftentimes go above and beyond to ensure that our students develop an understanding of content as we facilitate learning. However, even when utilizing best teaching practices, there are moments when students have difficulty grasping information and need […]
Peer Review Training for English Language Learners
Several years ago, I was given the responsibility of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) in a sheltered learning environment. Most of the students in the class were Spanish-speaking and had difficulty understanding rules, classroom procedures, and even how to complete […]
3 Steps to Using Peer Review for Writing Accountability
Writing is a big part of the learning experience of students. Regardless of the subject area, there is a need to write in some form to articulate ideas about the subject matter and to express comprehension of concepts taught. Though […]
3 Steps to Implementing Peer Review for English Language Learners
Recently, I began to examine how I facilitated writing instruction with students, particularly English Language Learners. Since writing is an avenue of learning in my classroom, I realized that it was necessary for me to be more intentional about teaching […]
Project Based Learning and Vocabulary
As I continue to unpack the fundamentals of Project-Based Learning, I have begun to realize the very important role that vocabulary plays in this process. Without content vocabulary knowledge, it is likely that students will have difficulty doing their very […]
Helpful Linguistic and Cultural Accommodations for Project-Based Learning
I have learned a great deal about Project-Based Learning and how it can be beneficial for students. Throughout my journey of learning more about it, I have often paused to consider how to make learning this way accessible for my […]
4 Simple Steps for Effectively Planning a Project
I had no idea that designing a project for my students to complete would require so much work. As an educator who has 15 years of teaching experience, I thought I had a pretty good idea of how to help […]
Project-Based Learning that is Authentic
“I wonder what you can do as you develop your project to make it more authentic?” my professor asked. After speaking with my classmates about the projects that they were designing during the Zoom session, it was finally my turn […]