11.27.12 The zone of proximal development (ZPD) and why it matters for early childhood learning Psychologist Lev Vygotsky coined the term "zone of proximal development" (ZPD) in the 1930s to describe the sweet spot where instruction is most beneficial for each student—just beyond their... Read more
11.15.12 Classroom techniques: Formative assessment idea number 5 We’ve blogged quite a bit about formative assessment strategies that engage the entire classroom and provide you with the immediate feedback you need to adjust your lesson plans. Here's a... Read more
11.13.12 Will Common Core State Standards Deliver Lower Test Scores? This is a good question, and one that Catherine Gewertz addresses in her blog at Education Week – What Do Kentucky Test Results Foreshadow for the Common Core. In her blog she... Read more
11.1.12 Formative Assessment Strategies: The Importance of Student Self-Assessment As Dylan Wiliam outlined in his book Inside the Black Box (with co-author Paul Black), there is an essential link between student self- and peer-assessment and formative assessment in evolving... Read more