by spatterson | Oct 1, 2020 | education, stephen patterson
Psychologists and school professionals have long-discussed the idea of homework and whether or not it’s more of a hindrance than a necessary evil. The concept of repetition in order to learn things is hotly debated, just like the complex relationship that lies between...
by spatterson | Sep 4, 2020 | education, stephen patterson
Assessments that are used for setting student goals are actually a detriment. They focus on outdated, standardized measures of growth which compare a student’s progress to their peers. This was based on the concept of a bell curve, which believed that some students...
by spatterson | Aug 1, 2020 | education, stephen patterson
Running a classroom comes with a lot of difficulties, especially with younger children. There are many lessons to teach your classroom that will help your students develop into fine adults. One of the most important lessons a teacher can teach is emotional...
by spatterson | Jul 17, 2020 | education, stephen patterson
As a teacher, it is important to not only teach the young minds of tomorrow using standard methodologies but also tap into alternative resources that might seem less intuitive. Student leaders have a strong influence on their peers, whether it be positive or negative....
