Student Voice
Discover how students’ input and expertise can help shape their classroom, their school, and ultimately their own learning and growth.
How to Avoid the ‘Feedback Hole’
Students may become reluctant to share their thoughts if their teacher and peers don’t seem to listen. These strategies make the value of their thoughts clear.788How to Engage Students the Moment They Enter the Classroom
Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.13.4k3 Ways to Support Academic Talk Among Students
By providing opportunities for students to share ideas with each other, teachers create space for them to develop social skills, retain more content, and deepen understanding of the material.92860-Second Strategy: The Hot Seat
Providing the active listeners in the outer ring of a Socratic circle a way to jump in with their burning questions and comments keeps all students engaged.2.2kProtocols That Get All Students Talking in Class Discussions
These intentional response strategies create entry points for students who may feel reticent to share in class discussions.1.7kCreating a Classroom That Is Student, not Teacher, Driven
Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.8.7kReading the Virtual Classroom Is Hard, but It Can Be Done
Many teachers find it difficult to gauge how well students understand a lesson in an online classroom. A technique common among award-winning online instructors should help.11.2kStudent-Centered Learning: It Starts With the Teacher
Teachers encourage student-centered learning by allowing students to share in decisions, believing in their capacity to lead, and remembering how it feels to learn.24.8kHow—and Why—to Introduce Visual Note-Taking to Your Students
Visual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.7.5kHanding Over the Reins for a More Playful Learning Experience
With guidance and support from teachers, student-led learning expeditions can boost engagement, motivation, and deeper learning.2.5k6 Opening and Closing Routines for New Teachers
Check for understanding, manage your students, and build classroom community with these six opening and closing classroom routines.18.2kEstablishing Classroom Norms to Enhance Students’ Collective Efficacy
Middle and high school students generally feel invested in norms since they work on creating and committing to them together.342The Benefits of Reading for Fun
There’s a powerful academic impact, new research reveals, when students are voracious, voluntary readers.6.7kMaking Classroom Participation More Equitable With Hand Gestures
Not all students feel comfortable participating verbally in class discussions, and these tools invite everyone to contribute.57160-Second Strategy: Participation Cards
A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions.10.3k