At Learning-Focused we have the same vision as you do: to make sure every student has the benefit of having highly effective teachers. This starts with ensuring all teachers are trained on the foundation of an effective lesson plan framework. Check back often as we continue to update our high-impact Lesson Plan tips and resources for teachers, educators, and leaders.
When it comes to teaching, the ultimate goal is to ensure students understand new concepts and skills and be able to apply that knowledge in varying contexts long after they’ve...
In Part 1 of this blog series, we explored the benefits of making mistakes as part of the learning process and how this applies to note-taking. While student mistakes have...
In today’s school environment, fostering deep and engaging classroom discussions is essential for promoting critical thinking and student engagement. Traditional question-and-answer formats often limit the depth and engagement of these...
Key Takeaways To better evaluate and empower students, transition from traditional testing methods (like multiple-choice exams) to performance assessments When students see the real-world relevance of their assignments, they become...
The world is changing rapidly, and the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in the workplace vastly differ from those of the past. Rote memorization and basic recall of facts...
Key Takeaways: Review must be continuous and active, not passive and sporadic Instead of passive review techniques such as silent study hall or worksheet packets, teachers should turn to review...
Teaching, a profession as challenging as it is rewarding, often places educators in the hot seat, where they must make split-second decisions that can shape their students’ learning outcomes. It’s...
More and more of my 8th-grade English Language Arts students have been using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Grammarly to complete their writing assignments. This is concerning for several reasons,...
Have you ever posed a question to your class, only to be met with blank stares from some students while a few eager hands shoot up immediately? You’ve likely noticed...
Let’s be real — repeatedly using the same old Formative Assessments or Assessment Prompts could be boring. How many times have you written “exit ticket” on your lesson plan this...
Is school just beginning? Check out our new article, “Designing for Success: Balancing Visual Stimuli in the Learning Environment.” If the school year is wrapping up, you’re in the right...
The Challenge of Giving Consistent Student Feedback Learning without monitoring is like driving without a destination; you may never arrive anywhere. Anyone who has ever tried to learn something new...
