Words have power and they find a way to get out.
It's amazing that something I write from Northern Wisconsin is read all over the world. It's hard to wrap your head around. Words have a ripple effect. This site is about a month old and is probably stuck in the Google Sandbox, but somehow the words find a way to get out. Words have power whether typed or spoken. Maybe there should be a Law of Conservation of Words.
Topics in this episode include service learning, the pitfalls of putting too much emphasis on standardized testing, and a few teaching tips.
Discover why the popular learning styles theory (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) may be holding students back. Learn evidence-based teaching strategies that actually improve learning outcomes, including active recall, spaced repetition, and multimodal approaches.
Topics for this week include having students grade their own work, the myth of learning styles, and the power of pumping iron to relieve stress.
Taking care of yourself isn't just something extra or nice to have - it's something you should do to be a good teacher and a happier and healthier human.