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The Station Rotation Model Tip #3: Practice Rotating for Seamless Transitions

Catlin Tucker

I meet with the teacher-led small group and verbally explain my instructions to the students there. Students at the independent station are directed to log into Google Classroom, put on headphones, and play a breathing exercise/meditation video. Through student feedback, I have improved my stations to help meet individual needs.

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Writing Strategies for an Extended Essay in the IB Program

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The requirements guide discussions to ensure the article meets the standards for successful research. Bibliography Use the bibliography to provide insight into primary and secondary references. The exercise provides an opportunity to perform independent research and develop critical thinking skills.

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Architect Dynamic Blended Learning Lessons with Your Adopted Curriculum

Catlin Tucker

While initially, it’s beneficial to have a clear roadmap to follow when implementing a new curriculum; as teachers gain confidence using it, they will desire to exercise their creativity to tailor the learning experience to the unique needs of their students. A similar truth applies to the adopted curriculum many teachers use.

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Our Research Shows Educators Are Experiencing Trauma During the Pandemic. Here’s How We Can Reduce the Burden.

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Since the onset of the pandemic nearly a year ago, educators have been tasked with addressing new, multi-layered challenges due to the primary and secondary trauma associated with COVID-19. A virtual approach eliminates the need to compete for meeting space and to account for travel time and costs.

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Post-Lesson Reflection: What Do Students Think They Learned?

Catlin Tucker

That way, they can use that data to design learning experiences that better meet the needs of their students. At the secondary level, I like the learning blog over individual documents. By the end of the five-minute exercise, I had a clear sense of what they felt confident about and what they were struggling with.

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The ultimate guide to authentically creating a secondary classroom where students feel safe, welcome, & whole

The Cornerstone for Teachers

This is especially true for secondary students. Younger learners are used to SEL (socio-emotional learning) practices like sharing circles and morning meetings; these procedures tend to fade away as students get older and into more specialized secondary content. Every Tuesday we do a French-language mindfulness exercise.

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Adolescents Need More Proactive, Preventative Mental Health Supports in School

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According to a nationally representative RAND report published in 2020, elementary teachers reported higher levels of school support for SEL than secondary teachers did. Parents, educators, community leaders and everyday citizens need to meet the moment. The grief and loss we have experienced is virtually incomprehensible.