Terrell Heick, Author at TeachThought

Why Should Students Study Abroad?

Education / October 18, 2017

Why Should Students Study Abroad? About 3 years ago, Teach Thought was included at the table for the first White […]

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Why What Students Don’t Know Is More Important Than What They Do

Critical Thinking / October 16, 2017 / Growth Mindset, Terry Heick, Veteran Teacher

What Students Don’t Know Is More Important Than What They Do by Terry Heick For me, my biggest takeaway from

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25 Alternatives To “I Don’t Know” And “I Can’t”

Learning / October 9, 2017 / Curricula, Growth Mindset

Want to encourage a growth mindset in students? Here are 25 alternatives to “I Don’t Know” and “I Can’t,” in ready-for-students form!

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24 Things A Teacher Should Never Ask A Student To Do

Teaching / October 8, 2017 / Experienced Teacher, Terry Heick, Whole Child

There are certain things a teacher should never ask a student to do, like lying, being what they’re not, and making promises they can’t keep.

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6 Elements Of Play: The Spectrum Of A Relaxed Mind

Learning / September 30, 2017 / Experienced Teacher

6 Elements Of Play: The Spectrum Of A Relaxed Mind by TeachThought Staff The role of play in learning is

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Want To Change Education? You’d Better Have These 6 Things

The Future Of Learning / September 26, 2017 / Experienced Teacher, Terry Heick

You Need These 6 Things To Change Education by Terry Heick Every afternoon, after failing to take a nap because

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Is Cognitive Load Theory The Most Important Thing A Teacher Should Know?

Learning / September 18, 2017 / Brain-Based Learning Resources

If you ask a student to apply problem-solving skills when they are learning new and critical information, you’re asking the brain to do two things at once. This limits both processes. The task is ‘complex’ but not in a way that benefits the student.

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