Guest Post by Kathleen Cushman This post was originally shared on Deeper Learning and the author has given her permission to post it here. This is a guest post from Kathleen Cushman of What Kids Can Do, whose most recent Read More …
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How “Kid Talk” Can Change a Student’s Understanding
By Kathleen Cushman The teachers I know are always talking about kids in informal ways. They do it at the copy machine, at home, at social gatherings — anywhere they relax enough to answer the question “How’s it going?” And, Read More …
What Motivates Students to Meet a Challenge? Student Answers and Teacher Actions
By Kathleen Cushman and Allison Zmuda When we question our students about “what it takes to get really good at something” and give them the space to respond, it is amazing how insightful they can be — and how much Read More …
Review: The Motivation Equation
Kathleen Cushman‘s multimedia ebook The Motivation Equation delivers a cogent, action-oriented read for teacher and administrator alike to design learning that is challenging, possible, and worthy of the student’s attempt. Her ability to explain how the brain learns, using neurological Read More …
