Category: Learning and Education

by TeachThought Staff Do not limit a child to your own learning, for they were born for another time. R Tagore While each generation is unique, possessing its own challenges, opportunities, and cultural contexts, the methods of teaching and the knowledge passed down often reflect the values and norms of previous eras. This gap between…

There’s no bus ride required to take your students on awesome field trips—we bring the tours to you! These interactive virtual field trips give your students insight into the careers of the future by hearing from real-life professionals about innovative technology. Your class will love the enthusiastic hosts, engaging videos, and kid-friendly topics! Hosted on…

contributed by Michael Mirra Abstract Diversity has been at the forefront of educational discussions over the last few years. When we think about having a diverse classroom we think of ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation. It is easy for us to forget about socioeconomic status. This paper explores the impact socioeconomic status…

If you ask us, every day should be Teacher Appreciation Day. But we’ll take any opportunity to see teachers get the love they deserve! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024, and Teacher Appreciation Day itself is Tuesday, May 7. Lots of businesses are offering deals and treats to reward educators for all their hard…

contributed by Edelyn Bontuyan What makes traditional learning click?  In-person learning.  As a teacher, your students look up to you to impart knowledge in a format and manner they can absorb fast and easy. How do you achieve that? You conduct Q&A sessions, set up discussions, conduct practicals, lead peer teaching sessions, and more.  But…

Nothing hits as close to home as a joke or pun about far-off outer space. From puns about planets to cosmic quips, we’re here to take you on a fun journey through the universe of humor. Whether you’re a space enthusiast or just want a good laugh, join us for some out-of-this-world fun with these…

Richard Feynman On Knowing Versus Understanding by TeachThought Staff Who is Richard Feynman? Richard Feynman, born in 1918, was a theoretical physicist whose work in quantum mechanics earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965. According to nobelprize.org, Feynman obtained his B.Sc. in 1939 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and studied “at Princeton…

15 Educational Solar Eclipse Activities Skip to main content Every product is independently selected by (obsessive) editors. Things you buy through our links may earn us a commission. Don’t miss the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024! WeAreTeachers The Great American Eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It’s the only solar eclipse to…

contributed by Barbara R. Blackburn Differentiation is a popular concept in today’s schools. After all, it makes sense. We’d all love to provide instruction tailored to every student’s needs. However, intentionally or accidentally, many teachers simply lower the rigor for struggling students. When we do that regularly, students always stay behind. In some cases, they…

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is about giving students the skills they need to thrive in the real world. From hands-on experience to industry-specific training, CTE opens doors, fuels passions, and sets students up for success after graduation. In today’s fast-paced world, having a robust CTE program isn’t just nice to have—it’s absolutely essential for…