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Teaching Strategies

What Students Gain From Learning Ethics in School

Kids have constant discussions about what's fair and right. Ethics education can help make youths have a framework for deepening one's understanding of the issues and developing empathy for other perspectives.

MindshiftMay 20

Four Research-Based Strategies To Ignite Intrinsic Motivation In Students

Four elements help students develop intrinsic motivation for learning: choice, challenge, autonomy and collaboration.

MindshiftMay 13

How Dungeons & Dragons Can Help Kids Develop Social-Emotional Learning Skills

Playing a cooperative role-playing game like Dungeons & Dragons can have the added benefit of helping kids develop social emotional skills.

MindshiftMay 7

How Schools Can Use Life Transitions To Help Students Feel They Belong

In order to help ease the transition into ninth grade, South Bronx Community Charter has developed a summer program that focuses on helping students bond with one another. That relationship-building work helped students better resolve conflicts and feel a sense of belonging once school started.

MindshiftMay 3

How the Mystery Skype Game Helps Kids Learn Geography and Connect with Others Globally

Teachers are using a game called Mystery Skype to teach geography and connect with classes around the country and world.

MindshiftMay 1

How Mindfulness Can Help Teachers and Students Manage Challenging Situations

Learning how to notice and accept how one is feeling -- even if it's uncomfortable -- is a helpful first step towards managing one's emotions and attaining a sense of mindfulness.

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