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1. The Bridge between Today's Lesson and Tomorrow's

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Abstract

A lot of people talk about the value of formative assessment, but Carol Ann Tomlinson points out that, too often, it is reduced to a mechanism for raising end-of-year-test scores when it should be an ongoing exchange between a teacher and his or her students designed to help students grow. When aligned with current content goals, it can help teachers and students make near-term adjustments so that student learning can proceed. Tomlinson offers 10 principles to help teachers apply sound formative assessment practices: (1) Help students understand the role of formative assessment; (2) Begin with clarity about what students need to know, understand, and be able to do; (3) Make room for student differences; (4) Provide instructive feedback to students; (5) Make feedback user-friendly; (6) Assess persistently; (7) Engage students with formative assessment; (8) Look for patterns; (9) Plan instruction around content requirements and student needs; and (10) Repeat the process.

Published
2014

2. One to Grow On/Releasing the Will to Learn

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Abstract

Human beings enter the world highly motivated to learn. It is how we invent ourselves--a survival mechanism. So when educators talk about students who are not motivated to learn, something is amiss. Either they cannot see what motivates the student in question, or the student's life is dangerously off course. In either case, "unmotivated" behavior should register to educators as a call for help. The teacher is key to student motivation. They have immense power to unleash--or diminish--a young person's desire to learn. This author presents suggestions for teachers in identifying how to change student motivation with knowledge of three concentric circles (Personal Sphere; Social Sphere; and Academic Sphere) in which students ask key questions that affect their eagerness to learn. The author adds that teachers need to be aware of those essential questions and reflect carefully on the answers they are giving their students. A teacher can send life-changing messages when they refuse to give up on a child or approach a reluctant learner as a dreamer in need of a plan to construct that dream.

Published
2014

3. Two Schools Pursuing Learning Profiles

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Abstract

In this article, the author discusses how both schools at Conway Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri and Colchester High School in Colchester have moved to schoolwide differentiated instruction as part of a systemic approach to teaching and learning. Teachers and administrators at both schools ensure clarity about what students should know, understand and be able to do as the result of each segment of learning--whether the segment is the school year, a course unit or a day. Teachers in both settings regularly pre-assess students to determine their readiness levels relative to the essential knowledge, understanding and skill, as well as their interests and ways in which students seem to prefer to learn. They also regularly use ongoing or formative assessment to understand where each student is relative to the key learning goals and to hear from students which approaches to teaching and learning seem most helpful to them.

Published
2009

4. Making the Choice to Teach UP: Our students are capable of so much more. Let's set the bar high for all.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*TEACHING, *STUDENTS, *EXPECTATION (Psychology), *LEARNING, *TEACHERS, *LESSON planning, *UNIT method of teaching
Abstract

The article offers a guide for teachers to ensure that they are teaching up to the high expectations they set for students. It advises teachers to choose a starting point such as research, planning with students and their needs in the foreground, and lesson or unit planning, as well as to choose to teach like all students are smart or advanced learners. Possibilities for reflection on teaching up include student connection, student value, student collaboration and response to the curriculum. INSET: Teaching Up in Action.

Published
2024

13. Let’s Celebrate PERSONALIZATION But Not Too Fast.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*LEARNING, *EDUCATION, *STUDENTS, *TEACHERS, *DIGITAL technology, *COMPUTER network resources
Abstract

The article discusses the scope of Personalized Learning. It states it is a new trend consisting of several education programs and instructional learning responding to needs of students with different backgrounds allowing students to learn at their convenience adopting to digital learning. It mentions teachers and academicians should learn the new skills and understand the needs of the students and device the programs accommodating students' aspirations overcoming traditional learning.

Published
2017

14. Architects of Summer.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*RECREATION for teachers, *TIME management, *SUMMER vacations (Schools), *JOB stress, *TEACHERS, *MENTAL health of teachers, *MATURATION (Psychology), *HOBBIES, *PROFESSIONAL ethics of teachers, *PREVENTION, *PSYCHOLOGY
Abstract

The article presents advice for U.S. teachers about how to effectively use time during school summer vacation, particularly focusing on the importance of stepping away from school duties and re-energizing for the next school year by drawing an analogy to architects. It compares summer vacation as a child to that of an adult teacher. The author addresses the benefits of learning a skill or taking up a hobby. She comments on the need to continue a passion for learning as a teacher, personal and professional growth, and taking the time to step away from work to refocus on the ethics of teaching.

Published
2013

15. Becoming architects of communities of learning: Addressing academic diversity in contemporary...

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann and Callahan, Carolyn M.

Subjects
*TEACHERS, *CLASSROOMS
Abstract

Focuses on classroom teachers as service providers for learners in inclusive classroom. Findings on the reluctance and inability of teachers to differentiate instruction for diverse learners; Guidelines for assisting teachers in differentiating instruction in classrooms; Conditions that may inhibit or facilitate progress toward differentiation.

Published
1997
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16. Reach Them to Teach Them.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann and Doubet, Kristina

Subjects
*TEACHERS, *HIGH school teachers, *TEACHING, *SECONDARY education
Abstract

Highlights the experience of four high school teachers in the U.S. who show that teaching adolescents is about relevance and challenge, affection and respect. Katie Carson, a fifth-year teacher at Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia; George Murphy, science department chair at Fauquier High School in Warrenton, Virginia; Chad Prather, second-year teacher of world geography and world history at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, Virginia; Lori Mack, a 12th grades teacher of human anatomy and physiology at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville, Virginia; Teaching strategies of the teachers; Effectiveness of their approach to teaching. INSETS: George Murphy's Classroom: It's All About Inquiry;Chad Prather's Classroom: Making Connections;Lori Mack's Classroom: Making All Students Count.

Published
2005

17. The Autonomous Teacher: What teachers really need is greater professional discretion.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*AUTONOMY (Psychology), *TEACHERS, *DECISION making, *PARENT-teacher cooperation, *CHILD development, *CREATIVE ability
Abstract

The article discusses about the professional autonomy for teachers that can make a difference. Topics of discussion includes it is the right of an individual to self-direct, and be informed to make better decisions. It will help the teachers to find better methods of engaging the parents for understanding and supporting the children's development. In this culture the teachers can empathy and can offer their students more creativity examples.

Published
2019

18. A Teacher Lost in the Pipeline If we don't motivate our best teachers, we will lose them to other professions.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*EMPLOYEE motivation, *TEACHING, *TEACHERS, *JOB satisfaction, *QUALITY of life, *TEACHER attrition
Abstract

The author argues for the need to motivate the best teachers. She also reflects on her encounter with a former middle school student who was a former science teacher and reasons why he decided to stop teaching. Her suggestions for promises that could be made to teachers include recognizing the value of a teacher's work, giving teachers a voice, providing teacher support, and quality of life.

Published
2018

19. The Road Not Yet Taken.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*EDUCATIONAL equalization, *TEACHERS
Abstract

A personal narrative is presented of the author's experiences as a teacher in a poor, rural area and topics such as teaching black students, educational equality, and diversity in education.

Published
2016

20. The Chance to Test Our Mettle.

Author

Tomlinson, Carol Ann

Subjects
*CREATIVE teaching, *TEACHING methods, *RESOURCEFULNESS, *ACADEMIC motivation, *CLASSROOM environment, *TEACHER-student relationships, *TEACHERS
Abstract

In this article the author reflects on a story she heard from a professional colleague, a teacher, wherein the principal of an elementary school took away all of the mathematics textbooks that were provided to the students and teachers in order to challenge the teachers to find creative ways of teaching mathematical concepts. The author comments that this experience shaped her colleague's teaching career because it forced her to be resourceful and imaginative in her teaching methods and strategies. Also, the author shares her belief that all teachers should strive to focus on creative teaching methods in order to engage students and provide worthwhile learning experiences in the classroom.

Published
2011

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