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. | Dec 10, 2014 | Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, Learning Mindset, School Culture, Teaching, The Spectrum
The story of “The Little Engine That Could” illustrates the ideas of belief, effort, achievement, and confidence. If we connect these ideas, we notice the following relationships: belief influences effort; effort influences achievement; achievement influences...
