Student ownership of learning

Rather than just engaging students in learning, we need to empower them to take ownership of their learning. What a compelling idea...

Because of pressure to teach bell-to-bell, many classrooms now start with bell work—short exercises that students complete while the instructor handles attendance and other administrative chores. I’ve collected several creative, practical, and entertaining exercises that can function as bell ringers or sponge activities.

Some of the most integral parts of learning can happen at home. That can be a lot of pressure! Here is a brief guide for parents teaching at home.

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Helping students take ownership of their learning WITHOUT the use of a data notebook? Yes please!

If you want to give your students ownership of their learning, you'll definitely want to keep these things in mind when creating assessments that demonstrate student growth.

n a student-centered classroom, it is important for students to take ownership of their learning and make it meaningful in a way that fits their needs and learning styles. This is much easier said than done. As a teacher, it can be difficult to get out of the way and let students take the reins. Ideally, we must take on the role of partner, guiding and facilitating learning. One crucial piece of the learning process is reflection, which can take many forms, but most agree that time to…

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WHY SHOULD A TEACHER INVOLVE THE STUDENTS IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS AND WHICH TECHNIQUE IS THE MOST USEFUL IN THIS CONNECTION? A teacher should involve students in the teaching-learning process to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. When students are actively involved, they are more likely to understand and retain information, develop critical thinking skills, and take ownership of their learning. Involving students also promotes a positive classroom climate and…

You know the exact problem I’m talking about: You’re patiently showing a student how to solve a problem or figure out a process, and the student responds by saying, “Can’t you just tell me the answer?” Or you’re responding to a student’s question with questions of your own to try to prompt him or her to … Continued

Framing assignments in student-centric rather than teacher-centric ways can encourage engagement and persistence in learning.

The flexible mindset framework emphasizes metacognition and can help students understand the process of learning.

Edutopia blogger Rebecca Alber offers up five ways to inspire more student-centered learning in your classroom.

Regardless of their own race, students had more favorable perceptions of teachers of color, according to a new study from New York University.

WHY SHOULD A TEACHER INVOLVE THE STUDENTS IN TEACHING LEARNING PROCESS AND WHICH TECHNIQUE IS THE MOST USEFUL IN THIS CONNECTION? A teacher should involve students in the teaching-learning process to enhance engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. When students are actively involved, they are more likely to understand and retain information, develop critical thinking skills, and take ownership of their learning. Involving students also promotes a positive classroom climate and…

Have you tried project-based learning in your classroom? Both students and teachers find PBL to be an authentic & inclusive learning experience. Students of all ages and abilities enjoy when they can take charge and have ownership of the product they are creating to demonstrate their knowledge. Project-based learning creates an inclusive environment where students can take risks in their learning while developing universal skills that they can apply in and out of school. Check out the blog…

Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning.

A systemwide approach offers the best chance of reaching the most students.

Are you a high school teacher or middle school teacher that is struggling with student engagement? Here are some teaching strategies that don't involve lecturing. Create a lesson plan that includes student centered teaching strategies. Give students ownership of their learning with these student centered teaching strategies. Click here for a student centered lesson plans that doesn't involve lecturing.

Gifted and talented students have a higher capacity for learning than their peers. Because of this enhanced academic ability, these students commonly are not challenged by the academic activities presented to the general class. To ensure these students receive the enrichment necessary to thrive, teachers can provide ...