Memory in the Classroom: How Important is it? By Ashlynn Rome, Program Coordinator Memory is a complex and vital aspect of the learning process, influencing how students absorb, retain, and retrieve information. To make things simple, let’s say there are three main types of memory systems: short-term memory, working memory, and long-term … [Read more...] about Memory in the Classroom: How Important is it?
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Elevating Learning: Unveiling the Power of Higher-Level Thinking and Metacognition
Elevating Learning: Unveiling the Power of Higher-Level Thinking and Metacognition By Ashlynn Rome, Program Coordinator Education is much more than memorizing information for a short period of time; it is a journey towards higher-level thinking. Not only is it important for students to remember what they are taught, but how they learn and … [Read more...] about Elevating Learning: Unveiling the Power of Higher-Level Thinking and Metacognition
The Impact of The Gradual Release of Responsibility on Reading Comprehension
The Impact of The Gradual Release of Responsibility on Reading Comprehension By Andrea Harrell, Literacy & Learning Specialist, K-12 What does it take to help students understand how to comprehend what they read? As an adult reader, I am not always aware of what is happening in my brain as I read because it comes naturally to me; however, … [Read more...] about The Impact of The Gradual Release of Responsibility on Reading Comprehension
The Complex World of Handwriting: How Handwriting Affects Learning
The Complex World of Handwriting: How Handwriting Affects Learning The Unseen Struggles of Dysgraphia: Just as some people are more coordinated than others in sports, some people are more coordinated than others in the physical act of writing. Handwriting, like many other neurological processes, usually goes unnoticed. Though, even when … [Read more...] about The Complex World of Handwriting: How Handwriting Affects Learning
Behind the Scenes of The Center’s Early Childhood Coaching Program
On the blog this week we're going to peek behind the scenes of the inner workings of our Early Childhood Coaching program. We kick off our coaching journey by working hand-in-hand with educators to identify areas for improvement using the renowned CLASS observation tool. Through collaborative meetings, we craft tailored goals and targeted … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes of The Center’s Early Childhood Coaching Program
Reading Science to Accelerate Learning for Middle School Students
Reading Science to Accelerate Learning for Middle School Students The following is a sponsored post by Curriculum Associates. If you struggle to support your older, striving students who cannot access on-grade level texts, you are not alone. You've likely heard a great deal about the Science of Reading in the context of younger students, … [Read more...] about Reading Science to Accelerate Learning for Middle School Students