As experienced teachers, we intuitively know many approaches to helping our learners engage with content. Occasionally, we discover scientific, research-based strategies that reflect what we intuitively know. Now with brain-research and increased knowledge in how...
The Power of Visualizing and Creating Sensory Mental Images Visualizing and creating sensory mental images describes one of the most powerful comprehension strategies. According to Buehl (2007), “Comprehension involves breathing life experiences into the abstract...
Meeting the needs of diverse learners can be achieved by utilizing a variety of instructional strategies before, during and after each lesson. This article will offer you strategies that make a significant difference for students’ comprehension and retention of...
Communicating information through multiple modalities (visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic) enables students to access information. Learners differ in the ways that they perceive and comprehend information that is presented to them. For example, those with sensory...
This Friday, come join your colleagues to investigate the new learning communities being sponsored by CIE. Do you have a group that would love the time to collaborate, problem solve, laugh with colleagues? The December 4th Friday Forum will provide an introductory...
