Classroom Learning - Steve Barkley

Building an Environment for Growth from Feedback (Part 3: Cognitive Feedback)

In part 1 of this blog, I examined emotional feedback that supports student’s feelings, confidence, and mindset—how they feel about learning, themselves, and the task. In part 2, I explored behavioral feedback that supports actions and habits, addressing effort, participation, and behaviors related to learning. Here in part 3, I’ll focus on cognitive feedback supporting […]

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Podcast for Teachers: Jumping Back Into Classrooms

How might our thinking long-term vs. short-term impact the decisions we make as we jump back into teaching and learning in classrooms? What would an observer in your classroom, focused on students and teacher, see and hear that indicates resilience is like to be increasing? Steve shares a strategy to assist in drawing your students […]

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Motor Learning/Classroom Learning

Through the Trainugly website I listened to an interview with John Kessel—Director of Sport Development for USA Volleyball.  Kessel focused on what we know about motor skill learning and how athletic coaches should use that knowledge in practice. As I listened I was struck with connections to student learning in classrooms and to professional development […]

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