This article is adapted from Larry Ferlazzo’s new book, Self-Driven Learning: Teaching Strategies For Student Motivation. Just how important are positive emotions in the learning process? Studies show ...

When students take a course, they experience more than just an interaction with course content. The learning environment includes the intellectual, social, emotional and physical environments of a ...

In collecting data for a new study on kindness in high school, this quotation from a student emerged as especially insightful. It illustrates the link between a student's perception of the classroom ...

Does the social and structural system reward teachers for including all students? Unfortunately not. Does the social and structural system punish teachers for excluding certain students? Absolutely ...

When teachers encounter disruptive or noncompliant students in the classroom, they typically respond by focusing on the negative behavior. When teachers encounter disruptive or noncompliant students ...

Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning. By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive ...

“Trauma-informed” teaching is a popular phrase in education circles, but what does it actually look like on the ground? Today, some educators share a practical perspective. Marie Moreno, Ed.D., is an ...

Creating a productive and inclusive learning environment starts with facilitating positive classroom interactions. Fostering a space where students feel respected, engaged, and empowered to learn can ...