Over the course of Lau’s teaching career at CU, which spans an MA in Spanish Literature and now a doctoral degree in Ethnic Studies, they have taught a range of courses including Contemporary African ...

The following excerpt is from “Authentic Learning in the Digital Age: Engaging Students Through Inquiry,” by Larissa Pahomov. This excerpt is from the chapter entitled “Making Reflection Relevant.” ...

Over a decade ago, the Carroll School leadership began mapping out a big-ideas course for all first-year students—a course with small sections, and with the professor serving also as academic advisor ...

The Echo app is a digital tool that captures meaningful workplace experiences for teachers and mentors, making informal learning visible, discussable, and actionable. It allows teachers to record ...

Every educator knows that learning is an infinitely long journey, one where the most powerful growth occurs after students encounter challenges along the way. When students understand content quickly, ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

This article is part of the collection: From Pre-Fab to Personalized: How Districts Are Retooling Professional Development. Last week, we shared the first part of a two part series on Personalized ...

One of the things we have heard the most from professional school admissions representatives at recent conferences has been the importance of students learning to reflect. As Pre-Professional Advisors ...

Post by Dr. Anastasia Kitsantas, George Mason University. Choosing the right tutor is like choosing the right tool for the job. When parents and teachers think of tutoring, they often picture a ...

This week’s question is: How can we incorporate reflection in the classroom? I always feel so guilty when my students are quietly reflecting. As if the mere act of having students think to themselves ...

The idea of a more personalized approach to education has gained a lot of traction in the last decade. But there’s a lot of variation among those claiming “personalization.” Some are teacher-driven ...