by Julie Petersen | Nov 9, 2015 | Guest Posts, resources
Here is a Guest Blog by the talented Julie Petersen. The topic is timely with rich resources to meet any classroom teacher looking to expand their practice for meeting learner needs. Julie Petersen is a private English language tutor and a blogger, who features the...
by John McCarthy | Sep 21, 2015 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, resources
Letter for New Teachers on Differentiation Sincerely, John McCarthy, Ed.S. – follow on Twitter @JMcCarthyEdS Dear New Teachers and Teachers Exploring Differentiation, I’m glad that you’re thinking about the important needs of ALL of your...
by John McCarthy | Sep 14, 2015 | Pedagogy
by John McCarthy, Ed.S. – Twitter: @JMcCarthyEdS Much of my work depends on public speaking. It takes on many forms including conducting workshops, keynotes, teaching students, and presenting at meetings for school boards and other stakeholders. We all know that...
by John McCarthy | Aug 9, 2015 | Global Skills, strategies
Using team builders to develop a student-centered culture by John McCarthy Team builders are great for helping students develop understanding of global competencies, sometimes called college/career readiness skills. When doing a team builder, the key is the reflective...
by John McCarthy | Jul 6, 2015 | Global Skills, Pedagogy, resources, Voice
Collaboration is an important global competency that students need to learn and refine. By the time they enter any post-secondary experience, students with over 10-12 years of honing this skill will be well prepared to forge ahead with new learning and career paths....
by John McCarthy | Jun 8, 2015 | Differentiated Instruction
I’m on my way to Columbus Ohio for the Ohio ASCD Summer Conference. I’ll be keynoting the event and presenting during the breakout sessions on several topics relating to putting Differentiation into Action. You can follow my tweets via @jmccarthyeds using...
by John McCarthy | May 9, 2015 | Inquiry, Pedagogy, resources, strategies
For ongoing support on educational practice and student voice, subscribe for email updates and follow @jmccarthyeds via Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMcCarthyEdS Question Formulation Technique: Empowering Student Inquiry The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) by The...
by John McCarthy | Apr 20, 2015 | Differentiated Instruction, Formative Assessments, PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning
I got a question from S. Crowder asking how to address student apathy and struggles with developing critical thinking skills through Differentiation for STEM/PBL curriculum. It’s an important concern that is shared by many who truly want their students to...
by John McCarthy | Apr 11, 2015 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy
Edutopia is a great resource for ideas and professional collaboration. In a discussion thread, New at the “Game” of Differentiated Teaching, I was asked to contribute to supporting a fellow educator. In a profession that is based on supporting others, I...
by John McCarthy | Mar 31, 2015 | Global Skills, PBL, Pedagogy, strategies
Four steps to stronger and more independent teams by John McCarthy, Ed.S. We all want the same thing. We want students able to work well with others. Every learner should be fully invested in the collaborative needs of their team so that the work is evenly balanced...
