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.
Are you asking the “just right” questions to increase student achievement? Are you answering your own questions, or are students interacting with the questions being asked? Are your questions well...
How do you determine if the students have learned what you want them to? One important aspect of teaching is making sure the information is getting through, processed, retained and...
One of the tenants of Learning-Focused is that it is a process for connecting highly effective research-based learning strategies. As we progress towards the upcoming school year, there is a...
In the book, Atomic Habits, author James Clear illustrates the significance of a simple change by describing what happens when the nose of an airplane is pointed at a slightly...
I recently heard someone compare Learning Goals to a GPS, and I thought, “Absolutely!” After all, it is the job of a GPS to help us arrive at our destination....
Traditional Assessment When you think of assessments, the traditional method is of course paper and pencil. And when you think of paper and pencil “testing,” you may think of the...
We recently expanded this blog post – check out our Review Strategies blog post. Don’t forget that all students need time for strategic classroom lesson review. This might mean for...
How does background knowledge impact student learning and achievement? If you are like many educators, you can read this passage fluently, yet still, struggle to comprehend what it means. This,...
