Additional Readings and Supports

If you enjoyed this PLM and are looking for more ideas for your classroom, please consider one of the following resources to support your continued learning.   

Additional Video Supports

John Hattie-Mind frames

Full video of John Hattie discussing the importance of mind frames in education.  

John Hattie- The Power of Feedback

One hour dicussion with John Hattie on the power of feedback and the impact it has on achievement. 

Explicit Direct Instruction Training

Video of the full two hour EDI training with Joe Ybarro.  

Rubric Design

Ellen Watson, an educational developer from the University of Alberta, explains how to create a quality educational rubric for students. 

Additional Book Supports

Visible Learning for Teachers

John Hattie works to ensure that teachers have the support they need in their classrooms to create high quality lessons.  This book provides ideas on how to prepare a quaility lesson and how to measure mastery and effectiveness of instruction.  

Explicit Direct Instruction 

This book is a partner to the training video.  In this book, teachers will find examples and strategies to engage students of all ages.  EDI works for all levels of students and for all ages of students.  

Secondary English Teacher Blogs

Reading and Writing Haven

This blog is dedicated to strategies for secondary English Teachers.  Melissa is a curriculum specialist and past instructional coach who offers a variety of ideas for classroom instruction.  Click here to go to the blog. 

The unique blog provides a wide variety of activities that can be used in the classroom.  This is a great resource for a teacher looking for new engagement ideas! Click here to go to the blog.