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.
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...
The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting yet anxious time, and getting your students started on a positive note is important. Your first impression should be...
What is a Word Wall? Word Walls are organized collections of words placed on a wall or other surface in the classroom. They are excellent tools for building word consciousness...
Schools and teachers around the country are discussing the importance of relationships. As a priority among educators, the national conversation has grown to include numerous studies, articles, and speeches, each...
Why Is A Lesson Essential Question More Effective Than An Objective? Chances are that if you have been in education long enough, you have been asked at least one time...
Why does the Learning-Focused Instructional Framework work so well? The highest achieving schools in the nation all use a proven framework for instruction based learning. An exemplary instructional framework, such...
A lesson without a graphic organizer is never as effective as a lesson with one. Strong statement? Yes. True? Also yes. When we teach, we want students to understand new...
