by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
September has been targeted as a month for remembering to use manners—whether in school, the community, at home, or in the workplace. But why limit the focus on manners to only September? In a USA Today article (p. 5B, 9-8-18), “Why You Gotta Be So Rude? Spot These...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
Afterschool job clubs can be both instructive and fun for students. They provide an opportunity for older students to learn and practice important job skills while interacting with their peers. The afterschool job club may be offered to students who have work or...
by Cynthia Warger | Sep 28, 2018 | Job-Related Social Skills
You’ve heard it before: Student: “I know this is a stupid question but …” Teacher: “No, there are no stupid questions.” But are there so-called “stupid” questions? And if so, should students have an opportunity to learn what an acceptable question looks like, as well...
by Cynthia Warger | Aug 15, 2018 | Solve It!
When teaching math word problem-solving skills, self-regulation strategies help students take control of their actions, make appropriate decisions, and become independent problem solvers. These strategies are taught during initial lessons when students learn steps...
by Cynthia Warger | Aug 15, 2018 | Solve It!
Why does Solve It! stand out as a solid approach to teaching math word problem solving? One reason—it is evidenced-based. To be evidence-based, an instructional approach must be informed—or based on—objective evidence. While objective evidence usually is considered...
