The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice

This is a series of 4 blogs that focuses on the role of practice in learning: The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough? The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice This is anContinue reading “The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice”

The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice

This is a series of 4 blogs that focuses on the role of practice in learning: The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough? The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice What Is IndependentContinue reading “The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice”

The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough?

This is a series of 4 blogs that focuses on the role of practice in learning: The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough? The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice   How DoContinue reading “The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough?”

The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice

This is a series of 4 blogs that focuses on the role of practice in learning: The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: When is “Good Enough” Good Enough? The Role of Practice in Learning: Independent Practice The Role of Practice in Learning: Group Practice What is DirectedContinue reading “The Role of Practice in Learning: Directed Practice”

Summer Project Suggestion: Teach the Joys of Fishing

One of the most romantic images of summer is a picture of kids fishing in a lake or stream. I swear that every photo I have ever seen of kids fishing must have been staged or doctored because that’s not what I remember happening. Mostly I remember Kids catching “weedfish” ; long green aquatic plantsContinue reading “Summer Project Suggestion: Teach the Joys of Fishing”

School’s Out for Summer – Now What?

In a few more days, millions of students start summer vacation. No classes, no homework no projects and for many not much learning. Parents often worry that students will forget some of the skills they learned this year. They have every right to be concerned. Here’s why. The Concept: Test How Much Kids Forget DuringContinue reading “School’s Out for Summer – Now What?”

Behavior Management: Why it Works

This is a series of seven blogs to help teachers, parents and therapists bring students under instructional control so that teaching can occur. The components of the series are Behavior Management: An Overview Behavior Management: Bribes or Rewards – The Fundamental Question Behavior Management: Praise and Encouragement Behavior Management: Activities as Reinforcers Behavior Management: PointContinue reading “Behavior Management: Why it Works”

Behavior Management: Behavior Contracts

This is a series of seven blogs to help teachers, parents and therapists bring students under instructional control so that teaching can occur. The components of the series are Behavior Management: An Overview Behavior Management: Bribes or Rewards – The Fundamental Question Behavior Management: Praise and Encouragement Behavior Management: Activities as Reinforcers Behavior Management: PointContinue reading “Behavior Management: Behavior Contracts”

Behavior Management: Point Systems for Progress

This is a series of seven blogs to help teachers, parents and therapists bring students under instructional control so that teaching can occur. The components of the series are Behavior Management: An Overview Behavior Management: Bribes or Rewards – The Fundamental Question Behavior Management: Praise and Encouragement Behavior Management: Activities as Reinforcers Behavior Management: PointContinue reading “Behavior Management: Point Systems for Progress”