Communication Skills

How one teacher quit “hanging a grade-based incentive over my students’ heads” and offered different, more inclusive ways for students to participate.

When students can see and comment on the art created by their peers, they learn empathy and communication skills.

When teachers keep their own views in the background, they can guide students to explore their different views with empathy and respect.

When teachers read out loud to students, modeling the skills of good reading, it improves kids’ reading mastery.

Here's how to make your learning materials simple, clear, and consistent to help students focus on what is most important.

Brief writing prompts and responses help students in any discipline.

A novel activity using little more than geometric shapes can help students examine complex problems and connect big ideas.

Students deepen their understanding and build a sense of community by engaging with their peers’ reasoned arguments.

Learning how to write well is essential for effective communication, and students benefit from getting a lot of practice in classes beyond English.

With some students in the room and some at home, how can teachers continue to focus on building speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in the target language?

A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions.