Educational Articles For Educators
How to Write Lesson Plans More Effectively
Many times as teachers we end up trying to plan for a week at a time (maybe two if we are lucky), and rarely have time to consider any sort of long-range planning. If this situation sounds familiar, my advice would be to take time (sooner rather than later) and do a deep dive into your standards.
8 Ways To Build Authentic Relationships With Students
The relationships I built with my teachers outlasted the lessons I learned, and I believe the same is true for students today. Kids will work harder for teachers they like and who believe in them.
Differentiated Instruction With Mastery Grading
Teaching your students to effectively participate in this process makes determining the learning needs of your students easier. Once you know the learning needs of your students, you can differentiate instruction.
Facilitated vs Directed Learning
How to Grade for Mastery in Standards-Based Learning
What is Mastery-Based Grading?
Grading for mastery is slowly gaining momentum in education, also called standards-based grading or proficiency grading. What exactly is mastery-based learning (or mastery-based grading)? How is it determined and structured? What is the difference between compliance activities and mastery activities? By the end of this post, you will be able to answer all of these questions.