Small Group Instruction

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 resounding "Yes!", unfortunately, that is not the case. As a teacher, you may have had moments where you have prepared an amazing small group activity for students that you are certain will leave them in awe. However, instead of them expressing enthusiasm, they are totally disengaged and have no interest at all. This may be disappointing, bu

Peer Review

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 additional support. Recently, an unexpected pandemic caused a great deal of conversation about how to support our students in the best ways possible. Virtual learning was catapulted to the forefront, requiring completely different pedagogy that many students had difficulty adjusting to. Upon returning to bri

Peer Review

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 assignments. To effectively communicate with my students, I decided to learn Spanish. Even if it was on a basic level, I was convinced that speaking Spanish would increase my ability to convey necessary information regarding learning expectations. What began as a way to connect with students evolve

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