Spread the loveGenius Hour is an innovative approach to education that allows students to explore their interests and pursue passion projects during designated class time. It originated from the concept of Google’s 20% time, where employees were given freedom to work on personal projects. In a Genius Hour setting, students are encouraged to generate their own questions, conduct research, and engage in hands-on activities related to their chosen topics. One of the primary goals of Genius Hour is to promote a student-centered learning environment, where students have the autonomy to direct their own learning and shape their educational experiences. By […]

Spread the loveThis morning I had a chat with a good teacher friend about their school year and the progress they made. While it felt like their classroom management and pedagogical skills were at an all-time high, their principal did not share the same sentiment. In fact, in a number of ways, the principal felt that over the past two years, my friends’ skills had regressed. What bugged my friend the most was that her colleagues routinely commented on her growth as a teacher without her even asking, and she had even been nominated teacher of the year in her […]

Spread the loveStudent-teacher evaluation criteria are essential for assessing the quality and effectiveness of a teacher’s instruction. These criteria should be developed to help ensure that student teachers can meet their students’ needs and provide the best possible education. When designing evaluation criteria, it is important to consider students’ various needs and teachers’ various roles. Student teacher evaluation criteria should include measures of student achievement, teacher-student relations, classroom management skills, lesson preparation, and instruction quality. Student achievement should be the first criterion for evaluation. This can be assessed by looking at student test scores, grades, and other indicators of academic […]