3 Common Myths About Learning—and What Teachers Can Do Instead

Plus, The Power of a 45-Second Investment in Relationship Building [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] June 28, 2023 [icon]You need to update your newsletter settings. [Update now for free]( [lead article image]( [3 Common Myths About Learning—and What Teachers Can Do Instead]( With a solid understanding of how people process information, teachers can use evidence-based strategies to guide student learning. [The Power of a 45-Second Investment in Relationship Building]( A short, positive interaction with a student at the start of the school year can pay off all year long. [Expanding Your School’s Nonfiction Collection]( Elementary through high school students are eager for nonfiction. Here’s how to find the books they’ll want to read. [How Dyslexia Can Impact an Elementary Student’s Performance in Math]( Young students with dyslexia may need more story contexts to truly understand the four basic operations. [Making Classic Literature Feel Relevant]( Teachers can focus on timeless themes and connections to current events in order to help students engage with the classics. [Adding SEL to Your School Without Adding to Teachers’ Workload]( Schools can incorporate social and emotional learning without asking teachers to learn a whole new curriculum. [Hosting a ‘Bring Your Grown-Up to Class Day’ in Middle School]( Inviting students to bring important adults to middle school can facilitate engagement, connection, and learning. [Making Space for Native Languages in Newcomer Classrooms]( [video icon] When English language learners are given consistent opportunities to practice their home languages in class, their English proficiency flourishes—along with their sense of belonging and identity. [Helping Students Learn How Best to Read on Digital Devices]( Tips for how teachers can scaffold instruction so that students are adept at reading text on digital devices. [Collecting and Using Student Feedback Throughout the Year]( Student feedback can mean much more than an end-of-year survey—teachers can gather and use it all year to guide instruction. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on Pinterest]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494