Cult of Pedagogy: The Blog

Teaching strategies and classroom materials, classroom management and teacher-student relationships, educational technology and book reviews, best learning practices and innovative ideas in education, inspiration for teachers and motivation for students. All the blog posts from the Cult of Pedagogy website. | Cult of Pedagogy
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Four Theater Games that Make Learning a Blast
Students learn better when movement is included in a lesson. These four fun improv games get students actively engaged and make the learning really stick. | Cult of Pedagogy
Teaching Executive Functions to All Students
All students can benefit from learning and practicing executive functions. This 5-step system makes it possible without taking time away from class. | Cult of Pedagogy
How Semantic Pulse Surveys Can Boost Your School Climate
When teachers and students feel heard, the climate of a school just gets better, and semantic pulse surveys can make that happen. | Cult of Pedagogy
The Art of Annotation: Teaching Readers To Process Texts
Annotation can be a powerful way to improve comprehension and increase engagement, but its effectiveness can vary depending on how it's taught. | Cult of Pedagogy
Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids | Cult of Pedagogy
A collection of prompts and phrases that give students the tools to participate thoughtfully in a world of differences.
5 Conditions for Getting Formative Assessment Right
Checking for understanding in the middle of instruction is essential for student success. Let's make sure we are doing it effectively. | Cult of Pedagogy
Making School Better for Gender-Expansive Kids
Creating a school that feels safe and accepting for nonbinary and trans kids goes beyond just being nice to them. | Cult of Pedagogy
Meeting the Core Human Needs of a Teacher
How recognizing and meeting the need for belonging, autonomy, competence, self-esteem, trust, and purpose can help teachers truly thrive. | Cult of Pedagogy
How Metacognition Can Optimize Learning
Metacognition plays a big role in how well we retain information. With a better understanding of how it works, we can leverage it to improve our learning. | Cult of Pedagogy
A Conversation About School Choice
Legislating the idea that parents should choose the best school for their child is much more complicated in practice than in theory. | Cult of Pedagogy
Yes, Your School Librarian Can Do That (and More)
A certified school librarian can make teachers' work easier, more efficient, and more effective. So why doesn't every school have one? | Cult of Pedagogy
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Multitasking in School
Multitasking sneaks into our classrooms and interferes with learning, and it happens in ways you may not even notice.
Not Just for Math: A Tiered System of Learning Supports for Any Subject
This system starts with strategies that work for everyone and narrows to techniques just for those who need the most help. | Cult of Pedagogy
Two Programs with Fresh Solutions to the Teacher Shortage
Grow-your-own programs are training teachers who know and love the communities they serve. | Cult of Pedagogy
Curating a More Inclusive Library | Cult of Pedagogy
Our shelves say a lot about who is welcome in our classrooms. Let's make sure they hold the full range of human experience.