by Dan DeMarle | May 19, 2024 | Classroom, Recommended Reading, Teaching, Teaching, Teaching
Teachers across the country share the most useful teaching tips they’ve learned—everything from the utility of Velcro to the power of periodically faking amnesia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/22-effective-teaching-hacks
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 3, 2023 | Classroom, Reading, Reading, Teaching, Teaching, Teaching, Uncategorized
Receiving services may increase reading achievement, but the timing may matter. Key points In a recent study, we explored if receiving special education services increases early reading achievement. We observed positive effects on reading achievement, particularly...
by Dan DeMarle | Jun 24, 2023 | Teaching, Teaching, Uncategorized
Collin Binkley ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON – Math and reading scores among America’s 13-year-olds fell to their lowest levels in decades, with math scores plunging by the largest margin ever recorded, according to the results of a test known as the nation’s report...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2020 | Recommended Reading, Teaching
Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell explores the perception of what is unconscious in our perception. He explores the instant perceptions our brains make before we are aware of conscious perception. Part of the discussion is about...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 11, 2020 | Recommended Reading, Teaching
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell explores the myth of individual achievement. While Mr. Gladwell does grant that specific individuals are gifted with specific skills that they use to become successful. He also explains that they become successful due...