5 Common Misconceptions About Bloom’s Taxonomy
Admit it--you only read the list of the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, not the whole book that explains each level and the rationale behind the Taxonomy. Don't worry, you're ...
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27 Characteristics Of Authentic Assessment
An authentic assessment is meant to focus on the impact of one’s work in real or realistic contexts.
How Student Work Models Make Rubrics More Effective
Without models of student work to validate and ground them, rubrics are often too vague for students.
How Much Freedom Should A Teacher Have?
How Much Freedom Should A Teacher Have? by Grant Wiggins, Ed.D Ed note: On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought’s approach to education, and ...
14 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Themselves About That Lesson Plan
14 Questions Every Teacher Should Ask Themselves About That Lesson Plan Ed note: On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought’s approach to education, ...
The Point Of School Isn’t To Get Good At School
The Point Of School Isn't To Get Good At School by Grant Wiggins Ed note: On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought’s approach ...
Coverage Teaching Is A Kind Of Blindness
Coverage Teaching Is A Kind Of Blindness by Grant Wiggins Ed note: We’re continuing to go back and share some of Grant’s best and most useful posts. This one on ...
You Have To Create Understanding By Design
To achieve understanding as an educator, you have to help students 'by design' come to realizations that they own and appreciate as insightful.
Critically Examining What You Teach
by Grant Wiggins, Ph.D Ed note: On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought’s approach to education, and we were lucky enough for him ...
The Right Way To Implement Essential Questions
by Grant Wiggins, Ph.D, AuthenticEducation.org We had a delightful visit to The School of the Future in New York City the other day. Lots of engaged kids, a great blend of instruction and constructivist work, ...
7 Key Characteristics Of Better Learning Feedback
7 Key Characteristics Of Better Learning Feedback by Grant Wiggins, Authentic Education On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought's approach to education, and we were ...
What Close Reading Actually Means
by Grant Wiggins, Ed.D, Authentic Education On May 26, 2015, Grant Wiggins passed away. Grant was tremendously influential on TeachThought's approach to education, and we were lucky enough for him to contribute ...
