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- Experiential education
- This article explains the history and theory of experiential education, which combines active learning with concrete experiences, abstract concepts, and reflection in an effort to engage all learning styles.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Discovery learning
- This reference article explains the theory of discovery learning and discusses its history and its use in the classroom.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Zone of proximal development
- This article explores the history and theory of the concept of the zone of proximal development and discusses its application in the classroom.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Digital game-based learning
- Digital game-based learning (DGBL) is an instructional method that incorporates educational content or learning principles into video games with the goal of engaging learners. Applications of digital game-based learning draw upon the constructivist theory of education.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Paideia
- According to the National Paideia Institute, Paideia (py-dee-a) is from the Greek pais, paidos, which means the upbringing of a child. The Paideia philosophy “celebrates the fundamental notion that...
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Critical literacy
- Critical literacy is the ability to read texts in an active, reflective manner in order to better understand power, inequality, and injustice in human relationships. This article outlines the history and theory of critical literacy and details its application in the classroom.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Reaching Latinos through social studies
- In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.1
- Teachers can help immigrant students feel more comfortable in the classroom by basing social studies lessons on students' own knowledge and backgrounds.
- By Paul Fitchett.
- Scaffolding
- This reference article explains the theory and practice of scaffolding, and surveys relevant literature related to this instructional technique.
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Project-based learning
- Project-based learning is a teaching approach that engages students in sustained, collaborative real-world investigations. Projects are organized around a driving question, and students participate in a variety of tasks that seek to meaningfully address this...
- Format: article
- By Heather Coffey.
- Concept maps: an introduction
- Using concept maps can help students make connections among subject areas. This article explains how teachers can use concept maps effectively and provides links to tools for creating them online.
- By Bobby Hobgood.
- Research and strategies for problem-centered math
- In Problem centered math, page 7
- A bibliography of research-driven strategies for teaching problem-centered math at all grade levels.
- By Libby Montagne.
- An introduction to teacher research
- Every day, teachers develop lesson plans, evaluate student work, and share outcomes with students, parents, and administrators. Teacher research is simply a more intentional and systematic version of what good teachers already do. This article explains the basic process of teacher research, including formulation of a research question, data collection and analysis, and writing up your findings.
- By Amy Anderson.
- Further reading
- In The five features of effective writing, page 7
- An annotated bibliography on the Features of Effective Writing.
- By Kathleen Cali.
- Respecting differences
- This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Development, Guidance, and Theater Arts Education)
- By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.
- Poor Richard's Almanack
- In Colonial North Carolina, page 6.12
- Excerpts from the alamanc published by Benjamin Franklin show what colonial Americans read and what topics interested them, including weather predictions, religion, history, astrology, and schedules of court dates. Includes both images of the original almanacs and transcriptions as well as historical commentary.
- Format: magazine
- Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood and David Walbert.
Resources on the web
- Educators Reference Desk
- Organized by subject, this core educational reference collection provides instructional and pedagogical resources relevant to all educators. (Learn more)
- Format: website/lesson plan
- Provided by: Information Institute of Syracuse
- 4Teachers
- Teacher's portal to online web tools, professional development materials, and research from the HP*RTEC. (Learn more)
- Format: website/activity
- Provided by: High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium
- ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- The events, resources and publications of the international professional organization for teaching and learning. (Learn more)
- Format: website/general
- Provided by: ACSD
- Online Tools for Schools
- The Office of School Services in the College of Education operates as a clearinghouse for Web-based and other educational technology projects. Online Tools for Schools provides an entry to our Internet-based materials for K-16 education. (Learn more)
- Format: website/general
- Provided by: North Carolina State University
- Great Performances - Educational Resources
- Standards-aligned lessons and other resources in the performing arts for secondary students. (Learn more)
- Format: website/lesson plan
- Provided by: PBS
