Student Voice

Giving middle school students the chance to talk about issues that are important to them—from cell phone policies to bullying—can transform a school’s culture.

Openers matter and set the tone for the lesson that follows. Here’s how to start strong when you need to.

Giving students the leeway to identify solutions to class problems can build their sense of autonomy and strengthen the community. 

Providing the active listeners in the outer ring of a Socratic circle a way to jump in with their burning questions and comments keeps all students engaged.

By providing opportunities for students to share ideas with each other, teachers create space for them to develop social skills, retain more content, and deepen understanding of the material.

Teachers can take a step back and create lessons that put student explorations at the center of learning.

These intentional response strategies create entry points for students who may feel reticent to share in class discussions.

Many teachers find it difficult to gauge how well students understand a lesson in an online classroom. A technique common among award-winning online instructors should help.

Visual note-taking allows information to be processed by the brain in three different ways.

With guidance and support from teachers, student-led learning expeditions can boost engagement, motivation, and deeper learning.

There’s a powerful academic impact, new research reveals, when students are voracious, voluntary readers.

A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions.

As the physical distance increases between you and your students, so can the psychological and emotional space. Here are some tips that can help.