You’re a new teacher looking for ways to engage adult learners in interesting discussions in your class or you’re simply trying to find another way to encourage your students to think for themselves and share their ideas with others. Here is a technique called pyramid teaching that I think you will find to be very effective. […]
Month: August 2008
Jigsaw Teaching: More discussion, less lecture
You are a new teacher in your class material is vast and the readings are many. You need a way to make sure all the material is covered while avoiding lecture and encouraging students to work together. Here is a technique: jigsaw, which allows you to accomplish all of these objectives in an interesting and […]
Learning logs
The learning log is a simple technique that you can use in the classroom or in your own personal growth to help you simultaneously improve in three critical areas: writing, thinking and reflection. It’s a simple technique that only requires paper and pencil and a little bit of time and a few simple instructions. Here’s […]
Socratic questioning: creating engaging discusions
If you do a web search on Socratic questioning or the Socratic method. You will literally find tens of thousands of entries. This article summarizes a number of the most important, questions that you can ask of yourself and of people you’re having a dialogue or an argument with that will lead you to deeper […]
5 Tips for new teachers
Being a new teacher can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. You are entrusted with the hearts and minds of people eager to learn. How can you quickly and confidently pick up the skills you need to become a successful teacher and do the best for your students with their precious gift of time and attention?