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Making connections between concepts
In The First Year, page 2.3
To help students connect what they're learning, make your expectations clear and ask them what they understand and what isn't working.
By Kristi Johnson Smith.
A successful day? Engaging your students may not be enough
In The First Year, page 2.1
To ensure that you meet your objectives, plan backwards from what you want students to learn.
By Kristi Johnson Smith.
Where are they now? And where are they going?
In The First Year, page 4.4
Your standards for students' achievement must be high enough not only to get them through your class, but to prepare them for what lies ahead.
By Kristi Johnson Smith.
Who's holding the pencil? And did anybody learn?
In The First Year, page 3.4
Demonstrations can be useful, but be aware of what students are doing and thinking while you're holding the pencil.
By Kristi Johnson Smith.