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Instructional Strategies

Group of teachers looking at project on table on blog topic on 'Coaching Creates Lasting Change'
Rebecca Duguid June 1, 2021

Veteran Kansas City Teacher Shares 4 Strategies for Meeting the Needs of All Learners

Veteran teacher Kevin Stoda reflects on BetterLesson's Meeting the Needs of All Learners Master Teacher Project in an interview with his coach....
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Teacher with student writing on chalkboard..
Katie Bruns May 27, 2021

Meeting the Needs of Visual Learners

Scaffolding for students who formally need additional support is common, but to meet the needs of all students we must also adapt lessons for visual learners....
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Teacher talks with student in classroom.
AJ Culey May 25, 2021

Strategies for Student Voice: Motivating Reluctant Writers

Discover strategies to motivate reluctant student writers and learn how Master Teacher AJ Culey translates each student's passions into student writing strategies. ...
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Smiling teacher working with young student.
Lori Stark May 20, 2021

Strategies for English Learners: Supporting Elementary Students with Writing

English learners can love writing too. Master Teacher Lori Stark shares her strategies for motivating English learner student writers....
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Students use devices in a classroom.
Rebecca Duguid May 18, 2021

Making Lesson Plan Modifications that Support All Students

Meeting the Needs of All Learners Master Teacher Rebecca Duguid shares how simple modifications can benefit all students and save you time....
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Kids building with blocks together.
Nicole Kremer May 11, 2021

Science for All Students: Bringing the Wind and Ocean to the Classroom

Master Teacher Nicole Kremer shares how you can bring science phenomena to the classroom without actually experiencing them, helping all students grasp concepts....
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Teacher sits with group of students.
BetterLesson May 9, 2021

Meeting the Needs of All Learners: 50 Instructional Strategies Developed with the Kauffman Foundation

Meeting the Needs of All Learners Master Teacher Rebecca Duguid shares how simple modifications can benefit all students and save you time....
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Two people talking.
Brenna Mahoney March 23, 2021

Co-Teaching: Strategies that Work in Hybrid Models and Beyond

Co-teaching can be especially difficult in a hybrid model or virtual classroom. Check out these co-teaching strategies to help you finish off the year....
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Group of students working together.
Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver February 23, 2021

Re-Engaging Students Through Story Telling Sparks Creativity

BetterLesson Coach Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver shares how giving students a chance to tell their stories throughout the year can deepen connections and build student engagement....
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