by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
Different methods can reach many students who appear to be failures, and that’s what engaging classroom teaching is all about. Take the teenagers in teacher Mark Thackeray’s class in London, who won’t stop misbehaving. His class is dominated by the students’... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
If you’re a primary school teacher, you know that some useful primary classroom hacks can make everyone’s day more rewarding. We happened to come across some of them from online community manager Samer Rabadi at Edutopia. In the article 7 Teacher-Tested... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Student Engagement
The practice of building classroom community is more than just about connecting with your students. Ultimately it’s about providing them with a sense of belonging and support. This begins on the first day in class and extends all the way through the year,... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
What is a mindful classroom? How does it work, and how does the concept fit into teaching and learning? Most importantly, what does it mean for our learners?Teaching in a mindful classroom can help students remain calm in stressful situations. It encourages them to... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Flipped Learning
There’s something exciting about the concept of the flipping your classroom. Imagine the excitement of learners doing hands-on work at school and taking video lessons at home. The idea might feel a little uncomfortable at first, and if you are new to it the nuts... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
Education is all about preparation. It means getting ready for the future with the actions we take in the ‘now.’ This translates to the accessories teachers equip themselves and their classrooms with as much as it does learning. So the right list of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Critical Thinking
As a teacher, making sure your learners have constructive classroom discussions is important to their development as problem-solvers and creative thinkers. Your class can become a place for lively discussions and a beneficial sharing of opinions anytime. Holding open... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Classroom Management
When it comes to sharing effective classroom management strategy, there are lots of different ways of thinking. Most educators believe things should be done a certain way and many of these ways are vastly different. Many of these methods have also enjoyed years of... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Assessment
When it comes to classroom productivity, the ideal classroom is a happy one. It means students are creating solutions and projects that have meaning and purpose. They gladly take initiatives and assume responsible ownership of class time. Above all, it means students... 
by Lee Watanabe-Crockett | Essential Questions
Think for a moment about the “best” question someone has ever asked you. As soon as it was posed to you, what happened? It may have caused you to stop and ponder what was being asked. You may have been inspired to think about related events in the present and...