Sentences with phrase «foster classroom discussions»

The authors describe the four stages of implementing the program: modifying teachers» beliefs about what causes success or failure; guiding teachers to provide effective feedback; structuring written dialogues between students and teachers; and fostering classroom discussions of social and academic successes or failures.

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He follows a teaching philosophy that presents clear learning objectives, uses real - life examples to reinforce academic concepts, provides numerous opportunities for discussion and fosters an open and supportive classroom environment.

Research shows there are best practices that can be used to create a classroom environment that fosters rich classroom discussions.

Summary: This article deals with how teachers can foster a classroom environment that allows for discussion of controversial issues both in and out of school.

We also recommend reviewing Fostering a Reflective Classroom from Teaching Mockingbird for suggestions for creating classroom contracts that include guidelines for respectful, reflective classroom discussions.

Rozema (2008) found that electronic discussions in the literature classroom «create classroom community and foster freedom of expression.»

Preservice teachers were given opportunities to learn about children's development of mathematical understandings and student - centered teaching practices, such as questioning, classroom discussions, and use of mathematical representations and manipulatives to foster children's conceptual understanding.

Technology provides interactive objects used to show relationships that foster meaningful classroom discussions where students can predict and make suppositions about observable relationships.

Designed to foster discussion among educators about what they are doing in the classroom, the FIT Teaching Tool can be used by teachers for self - assessment; by teacher peers for collegial feedback in professional learning communities; by instructional coaches to focus on the skills teachers need both onstage and off; and by school leaders to highlight their teachers» strengths and value.

The teams also look for basics like how classrooms are set up to foster discussions and whether teachers are using the content - specific vocabulary and academic language that students will need to master.

Using apps to organize your classroom, share experiences from a class trip or great learning moment in the class, sending regular communications such as automated weekly newsletters we encourage with ClassTag will help keep parents in the loop and foster discussion about school in the home as parents know what their children are learning.

More than 300 colleges and universities worldwide have successfully used NWEI's discussion course books to strengthen academic communities and foster learning about sustainability, both in and out of the classroom.

NSU Teacher Education Program Candidate Regularly assumed role of lead teacher; Supervised an average of 23 students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards and on field trips; Enforced the school's student discipline code to deal with problem situations; Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times; Determined student strengths and weaknesses through STAR testing and weekly assessments; Nurtured students» desire to meet and / or surpass their Accelerated Reader goal; Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations; Fostered oral language development and critical thinking skills during literary discussions; Differentiated instruction for individual student needs; Encouraged personal responsibility while maintaining positive learning environment for all learners; Maintained communication between school and parents via student planners, and parent / teacher conferences.

Summary: This article deals with how teachers can foster a classroom environment that allows for discussion of controversial issues both in and out of school.