A common ineffective way teachers check for understanding in the classroom is by asking a variation of the question, “Does everybody get this?” If not that, then what? Today’s post will offer a number ...

“Do you understand?” It’s one of the most common questions asked in schools, tutoring sessions, and even at the kitchen table. It sounds helpful, teacher-like, and open-ended. But it’s also incredibly ...

In the vibrant tapestry of any classroom, students come equipped with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and unique ways of processing information. As educators, our responsibility lies not only in ...

Grades offer a snapshot of performance, but they rarely capture the full picture of a student’s understanding. Hidden gaps, ...

Understanding student motivation is a complex challenge. Factors such as mindset, personal values, anticipated outcomes, environment, and external expectations all impact motivation—which, in turn, ...

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 ...

Educators, students, and families weathered historic interruptions in learning over the past few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student achievement, predicted to slide in the ongoing chaos, ...

Kids are curious creatures. Spend a little time in any classroom and you’ll find yourself the recipient of countless questions ranging from the strange to the profound. From pondering the diversity of ...

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions about ...

You can listen to this episode of the MindShift Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, NPR One, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. Sit down, sit still and use your head. In our ...