It should go without saying that the most effective teaching isn’t about following a list of the most popular evidence-based tools and strategies but having qualities that address the fundamental human need of a diverse classroom community to support a more well-rounded learning experience. These teachers possess traits like empathy, kindness, and deep respect for the lives of each individual student.
Before we close the books and say goodbye to 2023, we wanted to reflect on the things that brought great success and many blessings throughout this year.
With a fresh year before us, the Kendall Hunt PreK–12 Religious Publishing Department (RPD) is taking a moment to look back at the one we’re leaving behind!
Project-based learning (PBL) is an effective way of teaching that lets students become the directors of their own learning and the teacher becomes the guide on the journey to discovering the solutions to an essential question within a proposed project. PBL is the act of learning through identifying a real-world problem and developing a corresponding solution. Students show what they learn as they move through a new and engaging project.
Do you know what essential questions are and how they can benefit your students and classroom?
Here’s a question for you: Do you use essential questions in your classroom?
Here’s an essential question for you: Why should you use essential questions in your classroom?
It is essential that students be given ample experiences that will equip them with the necessary skills needed to solve real life problems, gather and evaluate evidence, and make sense of information.
Encouraging interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has produced positive results for students, especially young girls. Some of the benefits are:
-STEM cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are essential for professional fields and beyond.
A standards-based classroom emphasizes student understanding, ongoing assessment, and alignment with clear learning objectives.
By incorporating these principles, educators create an environment that supports student growth and achievement. Most importantly, it supports the fact that all students deserve to learn and advance their knowledge.
The Kendall Hunt Religious Publishing Division (RPD) takes pride in our extensive experience crafting customized curricula materials tailored to meet the unique needs of various educational settings. When standard curricula fall short, custom publishing becomes the solution, and we possess the resources and expertise to create detailed and specific curricula that align with your educational mission.
Gardening, one of the world’s oldest hobbies, is universally associated with nutrition, physical health, and community beautification. Today, June 6, as we celebrate National Gardening Exercise Day, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the benefits that gardens offer students. Beyond physical exercise and fresh produce, gardens provide a unique opportunity for students to connect with nature and enhance their overall wellness.
While assessments may not be the most exciting aspect of education, when implemented intentionally, they hold significant value for the learning success of each student. According to educators, the goal of educational assessments is, “ongoing, visible, lifelong learning, and assessments can serve as valuable tools before, during, and after lessons to support and validate student progress”.
