Teaching Archives - TeachThought PD

Why Capturing Imagination Is Important For Deeper Learning

Jan 9, 2023 | Teaching, Inquiry, PBL

Getting students to learn more deeply requires their cognitive engagement and that rarely comes without them being interested. Capturing the imagination of students can take many forms and I would argue that all of them brush up against the power of questions waiting to be answered.

PBL Or Direct/Explicit Instruction, What Works?

Nov 7, 2022 | PBL, Inquiry, Teaching

PBL Or Direct/Explicit Instruction, What Works? by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD One of my favorite things about leading TeachThought PD is that I get to host The TeachThought Podcast. On our podcast, I get to engage with interesting thinkers, and often...

What Are Literature Circles?

Oct 17, 2022 | Teaching

What Is A Literature Circle? by Terry Heick Literature Circles are a way for students to assume a specific role in the study of something (usually a text). Though almost always associated with the content area of ‘Literature’ or ‘Language Arts’...

3 Questions To Help Make ‘Deeper Learning’ Work

Sep 16, 2022 | Teaching, Inquiry

3 Questions To Help Make ‘Deeper Learning’ Work by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD As our home state of Kentucky embarks on a major initiative to provide more and better ‘deeper learning’ experiences for students we’re excited...

What Does Every Student Need On The First (And Every Other) Day Of School?

Aug 12, 2022 | Teaching

by TeachThought Staff What kinds of supplies do students need on the first day of school? Well, that depends. But what are some universal ‘things’ students need to start the year off right with the best chance to become their very best? 1. The Right...

We Should Teach About Uncomfortable Ideas, Here’s How

Jun 18, 2022 | Inquiry, Leadership, Teaching

We Should Teach About Uncomfortable Ideas, Here’s How by Drew Perkins, Director of TeachThought PD How can we identify a democratically ideal set of principles to help us grow a culture of conversation? In my 15 years as a K-12 teacher, I rarely found myself at risk...