VisibleThinking: Unlock English Language Learning With Simple Routines Are you an ESL teacher looking for a way to help your students improve their language and critical thinking skills? Visible thinking is a pedagogical tool developed by the Project Zero research group, which has helped students hone their thinking skills. Through various Thinking Routines, students learn […]
How to Maximize Learning with Portfolio Assessments Have you ever heard of the fantastic advantages of using portfolio assessment in class? For teachers looking for an effective way to measure and track student learning, portfolios can be an invaluable tool. Not only do they provide students with a clear view of their academic journey, but
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Teach Metacognition in three easy steps Do you want to give your students the tools to become independent and engaged learners? Metacognitive strategies are the answer, and it’s easier than you think! Teaching students how to reflect on their learning takes time, but it’s well worth the effort. Research shows that students who are aware
How can students develop their public speaking skills? Who hasn’t felt a few cold chills at the idea of public speaking? We all agree that public speaking is so intimidating for everybody. But we know from our experience that practice helps, so today, I want to share a fantastic idea for building public speaking into
Rubrics in Language Teaching Is the stack of papers on your desk fast approaching the ceiling? Then, you need grading rubrics to assess your students! They can save us hours when used for assessment while providing timely, meaningful feedback to our learners. Moreover, if you use rubrics properly, you can increase student motivation and help
Teaching Passive Voice? Get the Hacks! Learning grammar doesn’t have to be a drag for students! With a little twist and creativity, students can quickly become Grammar Gurus! In this article, you’ll find teaching hacks that will ignite your students’ enthusiasm and will help them learn the passive voice so well they’ll never forget it.
