The Big Idea: School is often the first place where students occupy positions of authority where they are able to direct the efforts of others. Being a good leader and having influence are highly valued. The challenge is figuring out the …
Two truths about teaching: 1. Questions don’t work too well unless students are in the mood for them. 2. Nothing sets a mood like a good story. Two truths about stories: 1. They captivate the imagination. 2. They create healthy …
Was the Chinese philosopher and military strategist Sun Tzu onto something? John Kennedy thought so. Here’s a great example of how you can use Teach Different’s 3-Step conversation method in a unit on the Cold War in US history. Step …