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Differentiation Hero

How to Differentiate Instruction for Students in the Classroom 

How to differentiate instruction for students in the classroom is not straightforward. Here we breakdown the process for you.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

Just-in-time versus just-in-case scaffolding: how to foster productive perseverance

Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case Scaffolding: How to Foster Productive Perseverance

This article explains why to provide scaffolding "just in time," i.e., when students demonstrate the need, not "just in case."

Dr. Juli K. Dixon
Professor Emerita of Mathematics Education; Elementary, Middle, Secondary, and Post-Secondary Mathematics Education

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Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) Templates

Create a personalized learning plan (PLP) that supports student goals, choice, and progress with these guiding principles and a helpful template example.

HMH Staff

Personalized Learning Hero

What Is Personalized Learning in Education?

Get the answers to commonly asked questions like, "What is personalized learning and why is it important?" Plus, we provide strategies to reach every learner in your classroom.

Jennifer Prescott
Shaped Contributor

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What Is Adaptive Learning Technology?

Find out the answer to the question, “What is adaptive learning technology?” Plus, discover ways you can use adaptive learning programs in the classroom.

Aoife Dempsey
Senior Vice President Product Management, HMH

The History of Personalized Learning

The History of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the history of personalized learning. From its early days in the Victorian era, we have seen personalized learning evolve and grow to its present state.

Casey Brown
Shaped Contributor

Teacher provides writing support during classroom instruction

Scaffolding Writing Instruction

Learn more about scaffolding writing instruction, a process that provides the support that students need to grow as writers.

Alicia Ivory
Shaped Editor

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The Benefits of Small-Group Instruction: In No Small Way

The benefits of small-group instruction are described, including its purpose, importance, advantages, and disadvantages.

Richard Blankman
Shaped Executive Editor

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Active Learning vs. Passive Learning: What’s the Best Way to Learn?

Learn the difference between active learning vs passive learning and ways to combine both styles to highlight the effectiveness of each.

Brittany Rodriguez
Shaped Contributor

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Understanding the Benefits of Personalized Learning

Learn more about the benefits of personalized learning to help guide you when implementing it in your classroom.

Mary Resanovich
NWEA Lead Assessment Designer, HMH

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Science of Reading: Small-Group Instruction Strategies

This article shares ideas on how to integrate the science of reading and evidenced-based instructional techniques in small-group reading instruction.

Dr. Martha C. Hougen
National Consultant, Presenter, Researcher, and Author

Dr. Heather Haynes Smith
Associate Professor in the Department of Education, Trinity University

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What Does Student Engagement Look Like?

What does student engagement look like? Discover 5 indicators of student engagement to help you determine whether your instruction in on the right track.

Jenny Fulton
Shaped Contributor

The Ultimate Student Engagement Observation Checklist

The Ultimate Student Engagement Observation Checklist

Discover student engagement observation checklists that can help you evaluate engagement strengths and areas for improvement.

Nicole Nicholas
Shaped Contributor

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What Is the Think-Pair-Share Strategy in Teaching? A Collaborative Learning Routine

Learn about what is think-pair-share in teaching and how to use this collaborative learning strategy in your classroom.

Dana Leon
Shaped Contributor

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6 Creative Teaching Strategies for Diverse Learners

Explore 6 creative teaching strategies for diverse learners that are research-based and teacher-approved.

Mary Dean
Shaped Contributor

Differentiated Instruction Examples Hero

Differentiated Instruction Strategies and Examples for Teacher and Student Success

Here we provide differentiated instruction strategies and examples that teachers can use to ensure students have choices for the way that they learn new information, practice skills, and demonstrate understanding.

Amber Silverman
Shaped Contributor

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Learning Styles vs. Multiple Intelligences

Comparison between learning styles vs multiple intelligences, describing the myth of learning styles and the theory of multiple intelligences

Shaped Staff

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Homogeneous vs. Heterogeneous Groups in Education

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous groups to help you consider when you might choose one type of grouping over the other.

Timothy Mugabi
Shaped Contributor