education – Instructional Strategies List https://instructionalstrategies.org Helping teachers to help students Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:26:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://instructionalstrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-Acorn-Oak-Logo-Design-32x32.jpg education – Instructional Strategies List https://instructionalstrategies.org 32 32 The Reality Gap: When Educational Theory Meets the Classroom https://instructionalstrategies.org/the-reality-gap-when-educational-theory-meets-the-classroom/ Sun, 24 Nov 2024 15:12:45 +0000 https://instructionalstrategies.org/?p=575 Continue reading]]> As a classroom teacher, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in education: the disconnect between those who develop educational strategies and those who implement them. Nowhere is this gap more evident than in the current push for personalized learning technology, particularly in mathematics. The sales pitch is compelling: adaptive learning programs that adjust to each student’s level…

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]]> Should you use ability grouping in your classroom? https://instructionalstrategies.org/ability-grouping/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:21:52 +0000 https://instructionalstrategies.org/?p=240 Continue reading]]> Ability grouping is a controversial topic in education. Some proponents argue that it is a necessary tool to ensure that all students receive the individualized instruction they need to succeed. Others assert that ability grouping is a form of segregation that can lead to tracking and stigmatization. There is no easy answer when it comes to ability grouping. Each case must be evaluated on its…

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