Conditions For Learning

The new school year has officially begun which means it’s time for us to deliver the academic lessons we thoughtfully crafted over the summer. Successful lessons focus on specific goals and objectives, learning that is organized into manageable progressions, and require students to think critically and participate actively.

If you’re in need of educational concepts that support the combination of instruction and classroom management, download our Lesson Design and Delivery resource for guidance as you formulate this year’s lesson plans.

Resources - Conditions for Learning Below you will find free resources to help you develop your Engaging, Responsive, Inspiring classroom. back to top Engaging Instruction: Lesson Design & Delivery Lesson Design & Delivery Modeled Students at Leataata Floyd Elementary give advice to teachers about how to effectively design and deliver...

If you are frustrated by student behavior, your students are probably frustrated too. When we are frustrated, it is very easy to focus on negative student behavior. Students need to hear what they are doing well. They need to be encouraged.

Using praise strengthens relationships quickly. Recognizing what students do well when you make requests of them helps communicate your behavioral expectations. Students will do what we ask them to do but need us to be clear, need encouragement, and need to know we care.

Check out our recent blog post, The Power Of Praise, to learn more about what you can do to better communicate with students to ensure your behavioral expectations are met in the classroom.

The Power Of Praise - Conditions for Learning My mentor walked into my classroom in the middle of the school year and asked, "What happened?" She was referring to the classroom climate that had clearly eroded. I was frustrated and angry about student behavior. She pointed out that my class was not the upbeat, positive place she witnessed in Sep...