by John McCarthy | Apr 2, 2016 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy
Debunk myths that make differentiation seem impractical and impossible. Differentiation is more than strategies and more practical than a pedagogical ideal. Here is a companion post to my presentation for the ASCD Conference. This article and the list of referenced...
by John McCarthy | Mar 18, 2016 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, strategies, Writing
Writing is such an important skill set that requires a combination of honed skills and physical stamina to complete drafts and turn them into published products. Even though writing is an important part of professional life and work, it is likely that many people lack...
by John McCarthy | Feb 9, 2016 | authenticity, Pedagogy, strategies, Voice
Student Voice is key to student learning. Think about what motivates you more to learn something. Likely it’s where you have a say in what is being explored and/or how the practices and products will take shape. Our learners are no different. Here are resources...
by John McCarthy | Dec 22, 2015 | Formative Assessments, Pedagogy, resources
Guides for giving good feedback and using formative assessments are many and varied. Here is a distilled list of articles that create a solid foundation for doing both and extends practice for the veterans who seek to build on what they already do. If you have...
by John McCarthy | Dec 16, 2015 | Assessments, Differentiated Instruction, Formative Assessments, resources, strategies
Last year I wrote for Edutopia a six-part series that’s spanned two months. What a great experience it’s been to share ideas. The response by readers has been amazing. So what follows is that deeper dive, including added resources since the posting of the...
by John McCarthy | Nov 18, 2015 | PBL, Pedagogy, Project Based Learning, resources, strategies
Guest Blogger, Telannia Norfar is an exceptional teacher of Math. She helps students understand math by using a variety of perspectives that truly differentiates instruction so that all can learn. She currently resides and works in OK. She also works with schools...
by Julie Petersen | Nov 9, 2015 | Guest Posts, resources
Here is a Guest Blog by the talented Julie Petersen. The topic is timely with rich resources to meet any classroom teacher looking to expand their practice for meeting learner needs. Julie Petersen is a private English language tutor and a blogger, who features the...
by John McCarthy | Sep 21, 2015 | Differentiated Instruction, Pedagogy, resources
Letter for New Teachers on Differentiation Sincerely, John McCarthy, Ed.S. – follow on Twitter @JMcCarthyEdS Dear New Teachers and Teachers Exploring Differentiation, I’m glad that you’re thinking about the important needs of ALL of your...
by John McCarthy | Sep 14, 2015 | Pedagogy
by John McCarthy, Ed.S. – Twitter: @JMcCarthyEdS Much of my work depends on public speaking. It takes on many forms including conducting workshops, keynotes, teaching students, and presenting at meetings for school boards and other stakeholders. We all know that...
by John McCarthy | Aug 9, 2015 | Global Skills, strategies
Using team builders to develop a student-centered culture by John McCarthy Team builders are great for helping students develop understanding of global competencies, sometimes called college/career readiness skills. When doing a team builder, the key is the reflective...
