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PBL Or Direct/Explicit Instruction, What Works?

PBL Or Direct/Explicit Instruction, What Works?

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?

What Are Literature Circles?

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

3 Questions To Help Make ‘Deeper Learning’ Work

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...