Popular Tag: Teacher’s Edge

November 16, 2015

Metacognition: The thinking behind the thinking

“When teachers cultivate students' abilities to reflect on, monitor, and evaluate their learning strategies, young people become more self-reliant, flexible, and productive.” - Developmental psy…

September 21, 2015

Teacher’s Edge: Refreshing the toolbox for a new year

Welcome back to a new school year! I love starting off with new pencils, new notebooks, new pens and new ideas for activities in the classroom. This is a great time of year to try out new strategies a…

June 16, 2015

Teachers Edge: Risk vs. Reward

In life we often make decisions based on a risk/reward ratio. We might not call it that. We might not even be conscious of the process as it’s taking place, but it’s there. Do I eat another bro…

May 19, 2015

Unpacking the “co-” in co-planning

For those who don't know me, I’ve always enjoyed the creative energy that emerges when brainstorming new ideas with someone. When I first began working with North Carolina New Schools, my initi…

March 18, 2015

How do I know if an assignment is rigorous?

Imagine you walk into a classroom and the room is buzzing with excitement. Students are working in small groups, participating in discussions, writing and creating. At first glance, it appears…

February 18, 2015

Scaffolding thinking through design

Before becoming a teacher and eventually an instructional coach, I worked as an engineer. My time in engineering left me with an appreciation for what is now being called “design thinking.” …

December 16, 2014

Who’s doing the thinking in your classroom?

What’s chess have to do with baseball? Ask Riley Dahlberg, a junior at Mountain Heritage High School. “I’m a pretty good pitcher. I also play third base,” Riley said. “Chess is hel…

November 19, 2014

Teacher’s Edge: Getting students engaged

At a time when testing takes precedence, educators must seek out ways to engage students and motivate them beyond grades and test scores. A recent Gallup Poll should give us pause. The results …