Student Engagement

When students approach a field trip with the goal of answering their own questions, they get to be in charge of what they learn

This approach offers multimodal entry points for all learners to prepare to share their thoughts in small groups.

In upper elementary and middle school, students may be hesitant to speak up, so strategies that encourage full participation come in handy.

Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.

It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.

A growing body of research reveals that there’s a right—and wrong—way to use cold calling.

The researcher Peter Liljedahl evangelizes for practices that prioritize and stimulate more hard thinking in classrooms.

Instead of cleaning up or going over homework assignments, try these creative activities that can help students make sense of new material—and have fun in the process.

These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.

Having students rotate through learning stations or engage in design thinking can keep them motivated as the year winds down.

Adding movement to reading lessons reinforces key concepts and helps fidgety students concentrate.

Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.