Malapropisms are when a similar-sounding word is mistakenly used in the place of the correct word, often resulting in an amusing effect. According to Britannica, the term originates from Richard Sheridan’s play The Rivals in which one of the characters, … Continued
A common lament among teachers is the fact that students don’t seem to apply the feedback they are given, whether that feedback comes from peers or teachers. In terms of student feedback, this is most likely because the feedback provided … Continued
An important part of the teaching process is to be consistently checking-in to ensure students have mastered the concept. Strategies that are quick, occur frequently and include feedback are an excellent way of not only checking for understanding, but also … Continued
The National Centre on Improving Literacy (NCIL) is a partnership among literacy experts, university researches and technical assistant providers, with funding from the United States Department of Education. The mission of this organisation is to increase access to and use … Continued
Archer (2023) suggests four ways of ensuring students are actively involved in the learning process: Request frequent responses from students EXAMPLES: Choral responses, gestures, holding up response cards, sharing with a partner. Require overt responses – saying, writing, doing EXAMPLES: … Continued