Secondary teachers: This session will explore how strong teacher-student relationships, high expectations, and growth-oriented grading practices can help all students—especially those who have traditionally struggled—experience success. Participants will learn practical strategies to build trust, set rigorous yet supportive expectations, and design grading systems that promote perseverance and mastery. By fostering a classroom culture that values effort and growth, teachers can empower students to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential.
Some people search for a long time to find their professional passion, but not me. My desire to be a teacher began when I was around five years old. Friends, cousins, and siblings were my earliest students as I gathered them together in classes of my own creation every chance I got... Read More →
Secondary teachers: Hexagonal Thinking is an engaging, collaborative strategy that helps students make deep connections between concepts in any subject area. By arranging hexagons so that related ideas touch, students visually map out relationships, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and deeper comprehension. In this interactive session, we’ll use the I Do, We Do, You Do method to explore Hexagonal Thinking in action. First, you’ll see a model as we walk through the strategy together (I Do). Next, we’ll collaborate as a group to create a hexagonal web based on a shared topic (We Do). Finally, you’ll apply the strategy by designing your own hexagonal thinking activity for your specific subject area (You Do). By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to implement Hexagonal Thinking in your classroom, along with practical ideas for adapting it to different content areas. Get ready to make connections, spark discussions, and elevate student engagement!
Secondary teachers: This session will explore how strong teacher-student relationships, high expectations, and growth-oriented grading practices can help all students—especially those who have traditionally struggled—experience success. Participants will learn practical strategies to build trust, set rigorous yet supportive expectations, and design grading systems that promote perseverance and mastery. By fostering a classroom culture that values effort and growth, teachers can empower students to take ownership of their learning and reach their full potential.
Some people search for a long time to find their professional passion, but not me. My desire to be a teacher began when I was around five years old. Friends, cousins, and siblings were my earliest students as I gathered them together in classes of my own creation every chance I got... Read More →
Secondary teachers: Hexagonal Thinking is an engaging, collaborative strategy that helps students make deep connections between concepts in any subject area. By arranging hexagons so that related ideas touch, students visually map out relationships, fostering critical thinking, discussion, and deeper comprehension. In this interactive session, we’ll use the I Do, We Do, You Do method to explore Hexagonal Thinking in action. First, you’ll see a model as we walk through the strategy together (I Do). Next, we’ll collaborate as a group to create a hexagonal web based on a shared topic (We Do). Finally, you’ll apply the strategy by designing your own hexagonal thinking activity for your specific subject area (You Do). By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to implement Hexagonal Thinking in your classroom, along with practical ideas for adapting it to different content areas. Get ready to make connections, spark discussions, and elevate student engagement!
