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All AboutBetter Teaching

Helping you to hone your craft, improving the art and science of teaching.

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The Curse Of Knowledge

The Curse of Knowledge: once you know something, it's hard to think from the perspective of someone who doesn't know it. And the more you know, the harder it gets.

Thinking or Remembering?

A simple test for any task: does this make my students really think or merely remember? It sounds silly, but the more I consider it, the more interesting this distinction gets.

All About Asking Better Questions

Asking questions is such a basic tool of teaching, yet how many of us have ever been taught to ask good questions? In this opening to a series about questioning, we'll explore how to get students asking each other questions.

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How To Get A Kid To Read

I frequently receive questions like this: How do I get a student to read more challenging books? They only like “Book Series X”… I have always been a voracious reader. So, when I get this question, I think back – what led me to become a lifelong reader? Why do I love to read as […]

Fully Explain Concepts with The Frayer Model

I love Dorothy Frayer’s 1969 model for developing a deep understanding of a concept: The Frayer Model! It really illustrates how insufficient a mere definition is when trying to explain an idea.

Stand Up to Jargon

Clear communication is simple, succinct, and relies on words that people understand. Jargon is the opposite. Journey with me as I attempt to define some edu-jargon…

Creating Your Philosophy On Homework

I had a reader ask a question about homework and gifted kids and I figured this was a pretty common question. My thought: you need a philosophy about this.

Getting to the Root of Problems with “The Five Whys”

Often, the problems we try to solve are not the root problems. The Five Whys is a thinking tool to help you sift through the superficial to find the real issue.

The Inert Knowledge Problem

90 years ago, Alfred North Whitehead used the term “the inert knowledge problem” to describe an issue he faced while teaching. I’ll bet you’ve seen the same thing…

The Curse of Knowledge in an Infant Safety Class

My recent experience as a learner and what it’s like when your teacher falls into the trap of Curse of Knowledge.

Do You Know the Nuances of Mindset?

Before you implement an educational theory like Mindset, Grit, or Multiple Intelligences, make sure to read the original work, understand the limitations, and know the most common misunderstandings.

Ode to the Non-Example

Providing high-quality exemplars is only half the battle. Serve up a nice and terrible non-example, and you’ll highlight just what makes that great version so great.

What “Gamification” Gets All Wrong About Games

I love Margaret Robertson’s piece about how badges and levels miss the point of what makes games great. Take a look.

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