A Ted-Ed lesson -
We hear a lot about how to speak well in public, but very little about how to learn the equally important art of listening properly to others. This video describes four steps to becoming a good listener.
A 15 page PDF that looks at teaching seven collaboration skills, including
1. Pausing
2. Paraphrasing
3. Posing Questions
4. Putting Ideas on the Table
5. Providing Data
6. Paying Attention to Self and Others
7. Presuming Positive Intentions
A method of analysing literature in small groups, with each group member being given a specific role. Most relevant to Language and Literature, however, could be applied to other subjects.
This book offers practitioners working with 11 to 14 year olds a highly practical education resource for running personal well-being lessons, backed up by scientific research from the field of positive psychology.
In every classroom, there are students who need help learning how to learn. This book looks at notetaking, identifying key ideas, research tools, stress management, test anxiety, This book offers easy-to-follow lessons that can correct poor study habits and make learning easier for every student. Suggestions on how to summarise the lesson and generalise the skill to other academic areas are provided. The enclosed CD has each lesson plan's overheads, worksheets, homework assignments, articles and other support materials in pdf format.