Scaffolding and Experiential Learning

Over time education theorists, philosophers and pragmatists have looked at two types of teaching and learning, direct teaching and learning through experience. Educators seem to take turns picking one or the other to emphasize. I think it is about time to use both in the context they belong. Direct teaching/learning is currently under the name…

Accomplishment before Achievement

To accomplish we must persist. To achieve we must accomplish. by Stephani Treadwell Achievement typically measures an externally imposed standard. (Common Core State Standards CCSS) Accomplishment typically describes an internally motivated goal. (Personal interests) Patty O’Grady Ph.D, Positive Psychology in the Elementary School Classroom   Children in poverty have a tendency to struggle in school academically. Educators…