by Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. | May 30, 2019 | Educational Leadership, School Culture, Teaching, The Spectrum
While Florida successfully produces palm trees, in upstate New York their tall silhouettes are limited to greenhouses. A tree-lined street in my hometown may boast poplars and pines, but the climate prevents palm trees from adding to the scene. With plants, climate...
by Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. | May 15, 2018 | Curriculum & Instruction, Learning Mindset, Teaching, The Spectrum
Research shows that four strategies spark curiosity and fuel motivation: big ideas, meaningful student choice, increased cognitive demand, and scaffolding. Here’s how Foundations & Frameworks (a K-6 instructional reading program) naturally embeds all four...
by Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. | Apr 20, 2016 | Teaching
A great story compels us to curiosity by the questions it raises. On the other hand, curiosity compels us to question when we’re not privy to the full story. Good teaching embraces curiosity. This brief video clip is from a recent presentation and is part of our...
by Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. | Apr 19, 2016 | Teaching, The Spectrum
During a classroom observation, one of the second-grade students reminded me that curiosity is worth pursuing, even when it’s not on the schedule. This brief video clip is from a recent presentation and is part of our Fueling Learning workshop.
by Kevin D. Washburn, Ed.D. | Mar 22, 2016 | Learning Mindset, Professional Development, Teaching, The Spectrum
Here are a few more responses to questions on current trends and issues in education, including educators in faith-based learning environments cultivating growth mindset, the connection between personalization of learning and growth mindset, and the effects of social...
