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“The Final Word” Protocol
The purpose of this protocol is to give each person in a group an opportunity to have their ideas, understandings, and perspectives enhanced by hearing from others. With this protocol, a group can explore an article, clarify their thinking, and have...
Prior Knowledge - Mental Hooks for Learning: IgnitED Research Video
In this video installment of IgnitED Research, a series that aims to build stronger connections between learning science and instructional practice, we look at prior knowledge and its uses in maximizing learning.
Research-Based, Online Learning for Teachers
TLA, in partnership with EdSurge, conducted a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on adult learning and uncovered six key drivers that make for quality online learning for practitioners.
In the Driver’s Seat: Online Professional Learning Design Features in Action
This website, developed by EdSurge in partnership with The Learning Accelerator, provides a deep dive into the six six key drivers that make for quality online learning for practitioners.
Bilingual Binders at Dallas ISD
This picture illustrates an example of a bilingual binder used in a school in Dallas ISD. Students are given the option of using worksheets in both English and Spanish to take down the barrier of entry when self-monitoring mastery, progress,...
Bilingual Binders
Bilingual binders allow students who are learning English (EL) the ability to monitor and document their progress in a language that both feels comfortable and enables them to engage most fully.
Complete Sentences
Students build language proficiency within academic conversations through responding to teachers using complete sentences whenever they speak.
How to Use Vocabulary Frames
This website describes both when and how to use vocabulary frames in instruction and provides a printable worksheet. Vocabulary frames provide additional support for students who are learning English by helping them to not only define a word but...
Vocabulary Frames
Framing words around their functions in a sentence to better support language acquisition along with content mastery
Setting up a Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Chart
This article from the The Teacher Toolkit describes a Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Chart and how this structure can be used to identify prior knowledge, build in opportunities for inquiry, and support student learning and comprehension.
Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Chart
Know-Wonder-Learn (KWL) Charts help educators identify prior student knowledge, build in opportunities for inquiry, and support student learning while measuring mastery and comprehension.