There are high impact strategies that are useful in the classroom that redirect students, keep students engaged, and push students to think for themselves. Relating these strategies to Hattie's rankings, they would fall in the top tier of effective classroom instructional strategies. We will discuss the Jigsaw Method of Cooperative Learning, Pass for class discussion, as well as some other quick peer discussion techniques that require little prep work, but have high impact on student learning.
Good relationships help students feel safe, respected, and ready to learn. In this session, we’ll talk about simple ways teachers can connect with middle and high school students. You’ll learn easy ideas to build trust, show students you care, and create a classroom where everyone feels like they belong. These tips can help improve behavior, increase student effort, and make teaching more fun and meaningful.
This is my 19th year teaching at Bonham and my 27th year in education. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Education with a minor in Spanish from Monmouth College, followed by a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Peru State College. I have one daughter, Hannah, who lives... Read More →
Step into your classroom with confidence! This breakout session is designed for secondary teachers looking to build strong classroom management skills. We’ll explore practical strategies for setting clear expectations, fostering student engagement, and handling common behavioral challenges. Leave with tools you can use immediately—and the confidence to create a positive, productive learning environment.
