Teaching techniques refer to the diverse array of strategies and methodologies employed by educators to engage students and facilitate effective learning experiences. What are some examples of ...

Using picture books as mentor texts is the perfect way to teach verbal, dramatic, and situational irony to middle school students.

The key to creating active learning environments lies not in any one strategy, but in shifting our focus from teaching to learning. Instead of asking yourself, “What am I going to teach today?” ask, ...

Another core idea for helping students grasp critical concepts in chemistry is to incorporate examples to which students can relate. This is a central strategy in culturally responsive teaching, which ...

I’ve been publishing a multiyear series on small teaching moves educators can make in the classroom, and today’s post is a continuation of that series that will extend several more months. Most ...

Active learning strategies engage students in the learning process, fostering deeper understanding and retention. By encouraging participation, collaboration, and critical thinking during classroom ...

One of us, Richard Light, recently surveyed a group of faculty colleagues, asking simply, “What is the biggest change you have noticed in the university’s culture over the past 10 years?” The sample ...

Jennifer Serravallo agreed to answer a few questions about her latest book, The Writing Strategies Book. You might also be interested in the interview she did for this column two years ago, “The ...