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When direct instruction runs past a seventh grader's minutes-long attention span, more explanation rarely produces more learning. Gail Boushey and Allison Behne offer five research-based strategies to hold the attention of middle schoolers, even with a scripted curriculum.
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Creativity for Learning is a book that teachers at any level of experience, in any subject, can use to build engaging, thought-provoking activities that advance student learning. Teacher Chris Wagner found its tools for teaching and assessing creative thinking especially helpful.
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This year Jay Wamsted fulfilled a dream shared by many teachers – he finished and published a YA novel. "My career isn’t all that unique," he says. "The lessons I’ve learned, the stories that inform my book – they’re of the same stuff that makes up every teacher’s classroom."
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In a digital world where oral communication is showcased and being well-spoken increases chances for professional and social success, take the time to give all your students an effective voice. Erik Palmer has tips to help students understand content, audience and presentation.
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STEM by Design maintains a sharp focus on developing a genuine STEM program. Topics include diverse recruitment, developing STEM challenges, engineering design, life skills, tech integration and more. For all grades 4-8 STEM educators, says teacher educator Michelle Schwartze.
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