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10 11, 2020

How to Master the Art of Dialogue

2020-12-01T17:38:24+00:00

In this article you will learn:

  • Someone who has mastered the art of dialogue is able to share ideas, listen and hear, and propel a conversation by asking clarifying questions, by respectfully challenging ideas, by building upon each other’s words, and by assuming that we will all learn something new.
  • The state standards articulate skills that can be taught and mastered from kindergarten to career and college ready.
  • Utilizing Structured Conversations as an instructional strategy is an effective way to help your students practice the skills they need to master the art of dialogue.
How to Master the Art of Dialogue2020-12-01T17:38:24+00:00
21 09, 2020

How to Get Your Children Talking About Their Learning

2020-10-13T20:21:30+00:00

In this article, you will learn...

  • Metacognition is the side of learning that pushes students to increased academic growth, and it is the side of learning that parents and caregivers can support each and every day.
  • Parents and caregivers can support their child to own their learning by boosting their metacognition through conversations about their learning.
  • Where to find additional support for metacognitive conversations. (www.elevatedachievement.com).
How to Get Your Children Talking About Their Learning2020-10-13T20:21:30+00:00
8 09, 2020

Are You a Leader or Are You Being the Boss?

2020-09-08T20:05:17+00:00

In this article, you will learn:

  • The differences in being a leader or being the boss and why it matters.
  • How to determine your own style and why it is critical to developing the skill of instructional leadership.
  • Where to find additional support for developing instructional leadership (www.elevatedachievement.com).
Are You a Leader or Are You Being the Boss?2020-09-08T20:05:17+00:00
1 09, 2020

How to Support Students in Owning Their Mathematics at Home

2020-09-04T23:02:55+00:00

In this article you will learn...

  • Mathematical thinking (metacognition) is crucial for mathematical success.
  • Teachers can support students to be mathematical thinkers, even when they are at home.
  • How to use a series of questions and sentence frames that push mathematical thinking and speaking skills.
How to Support Students in Owning Their Mathematics at Home2020-09-04T23:02:55+00:00
16 07, 2020

What’s the Buzz About Student Agency?

2020-08-26T00:53:24+00:00

In this article, you will learn...

  • The benefits of student agency are student motivation and engagement and empowers students to take initiative and greater control in their learning.
  • Utilizing student agency provides students with the opportunities to own their learning.
  • Teachers play a critical role in equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful agents in their learning.
What’s the Buzz About Student Agency?2020-08-26T00:53:24+00:00