Memory Trick: The Secret Power of Paraphrasing
Paraphrase Immediately to Maximize the Power of Paraphrasing Another strategy to enhance short-term memory so information isn’t “gone” in two seconds is to have a student paraphrase what we just taught. For example, after you’ve taught something important, ask a...Seven Homework Strategies That Parents Can Use to Reinforce Learning
Should Teachers Give Homework? Homework is controversial. There’s research that says it’s not beneficial. There’s research that indicates that it increases achievement. Which is it? Because I know that I need to do some “homework” no...
Giving New Teachers Strategies for Success
As teachers working in the trenches, we don’t often have the opportunity to step back and evaluate our performance, come up with new strategies to help students, or receive honest feedback on our work in the classroom. Sometimes the only feedback we get is based on...