Self and Peer-Correction Techniques in Teaching
Interventions, Pedagogy Teaching writing skills allows students to interact in an ever-increasing digital world and more effectively communicate their ideas, share information, and gain new vocabulary inside and outside of a school setting. While writing skills are crucial to teach, it is also difficult to do so. The authors in this study wanted to explore […]
Let’s talk evidence–The case for combining inquiry-based and direct instruction
Inquiry-based learning has been regularly criticized by scholars who favor direct instruction. The authors in this paper push back on this sentiment by reviewing the evidence and arguing that a more complete interpretation of the literature demonstrates that inquiry-based instruction produces better overall results for acquiring conceptual knowledge than does direct instruction in a science/STEAM […]
Decolonizing Educational Institutions
As Canada continues to work towards reconciliation with Indigenous communities, the authors of this article invite non-Indigenous educators to engage with Indigenous pedagogies as a means to decolonize educational institutions. The purpose of this study was to highlight the value of Indigenous frameworks in effective teaching practices and methods. More specifically, this article focuses on […]
Addressing the Spread of Misinformation about Autism & Evidence-Based Practices
The spread of misinformation about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has rapidly increased amongst the general public in recent years. By preparing professionals to be critical of information about ASD and effective practices, we can address and mitigate the spread of misinformation.
Pedagogical Relational Teachership (PeRT): Reimagining student-teacher relationships to foster equitable participation in classrooms
Key Takeaway: In today’s globalized world, it is imperative that all students are able to use their unique voices and actively participate in conversations. In order to foster meaningful participation in the classroom, educators need to develop strong and trusting relationships with their students. Challenging the notion of what it means to be inclusive provides […]
