Using Discussion as a Summative Assessment

Plus, A Critical Thinking Framework for Elementary Students [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] January 24, 2024 [icon]Set your role and grade level interests. [Tailor this newsletter]( [lead article image]( [Using Discussion as a Summative Assessment]( Verbal participation in discussions is a tried-and-true formative assessment, but it can also be rubric-based and summative. [A Critical Thinking Framework for Elementary Students]( Guiding young students to engage in critical thinking fosters their ability to create and engage with knowledge. [6 Ways to Capture Students’ Attention]( Teachers can use insights from neuroscience to help ensure that learners stay engaged during class and are more likely to retain information. [6 Tips for Using Google Tools to Teach Writing]( These strategies for organizing writing assignments increase students’ independence and confidence and reduce teachers’ grading time. [Achieving Balance as a Time-Starved School Leader]( Making these intentional choices at and after school can help set administrators up for long-term success. [What Can Teachers Subtract From Their Workloads?]( Cutting back on things that wear teachers down can make a real difference in their well-being and professional outlook. [How to Use Chunking in the Classroom]( Chunking information—breaking it down into manageable units and scaffolding it with activities—makes learning more accessible. [What Mentors and Mentees Wish the Other Knew]( A teacher who transitioned from mentee to mentor in just one summer offers strategies that can make mentoring productive for all involved. [Implementing Peer-to-Peer PD]( Professional development created by colleagues can inspire growth and ensure that support is as current and relevant as possible. [Making Physical Education More Well-Rounded]( [video icon] Adding practices like reflective journaling, Socratic seminars, and team-building games to gym class is a perfect way for kids to learn and practice key SEL skills. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494