Communication Skills
Prepare students for academic and life success by helping them develop their listening, speaking, writing, and digital media skills.
4 Strategies for Sparking Critical Thinking in Young Students
Fostering investigative conversation in grades K–2 isn’t easy, but it can be a great vehicle to promote critical thinking.434Strategies for Supporting Students’ Speaking and Listening Skills
Many students struggle with these skills, which are tied to academic success. Here are a few ways to teach them explicitly.1.3kUsing Socratic Seminars to Build Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
Good SEL skills are essential for students to be able to converse thoughtfully about a text.770
How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.31.2kPreparing Students to Take Their Presentations to the Next Level
With the right preparation, students can be ready for any audience question—even if they don’t know all the answers.4133 Great Discussion Models for High School English
These models move beyond Socratic seminars to provide students with authentic, engaging class discussions.500Using Hand Signals for More Equitable Discussions
Whether your class discussions are online or off, hand signals enable students to engage in multiple ways.31.6k
What to Say Instead of ‘I’m Proud of You’
A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.16.6k5 Strategies to Improve Students’ Listening Skills
Middle and high school students not listening is a common complaint, but listening is a skill like any other—it can be improved with practice.5.4kEncouraging Student Leadership in First Grade
Young students benefit from having a chance to practice leading their peers in ways that encourage responsibility, fairness, and fun.552How to Support and Sustain Rich Classroom Discussions
High-functioning classrooms feature rich, inclusive discussions. Here’s how you can set students up for success before gracefully removing yourself from the equation.5335 Activities That Promote Reflection in the Classroom
The metacognitive work of reflecting on learning boosts engagement and encourages the development of critical thinking skills.471Developing Classroom Values Collaboratively With Students
High school teachers can facilitate classroom management through an approach centered on shared values established with student input.367Helping Students Hone Their Critical Thinking Skills
Used consistently, these strategies can help middle and high school teachers guide students to improve much-needed skills.682The Power of Short Writing Assignments
Brief writing prompts and responses help students in any discipline.13.6k
