Dr. David Tranter, co-author of The Third Path: A Relationship–Based Approach to Student Well-Being and Achievement offers educators an approach to supporting students as they return to school this fall that is both informative and practical. He believes that this school year is an opportunity …
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater! There are gems of Powerful Learning in your units and lessons, so scrub the dirt off first. 1. Start With What You Have, Set Goals, and Tweak Do you have a unit that you know is engaging …
Golden Hills administrators and teachers were challenged to recognize the seeds of brilliance in those around them and to explore their own seeds of brilliance. Peter Gamwell worked with Golden Hills staff for a number of days. He also spent time with individual school teams …
Educators are increasingly utilizing technology for assessment and it is enhancing learning and communication in- and outside of our classrooms. Several of our teachers at Golden Hills have been using digital tools to assess and communicate student learning, and have been impressed with the outcomes. …
Having an authentic audience engages students and improves writing Walking into a Grade Six class at École Brentwood Elementary, you would immediately notice the buzz in the room. Groups of students are scattered throughout the classroom and hallway. Some students are sitting at desks huddled …
