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Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction is an approach to instruction in which the teacher adapts the content, process, and product of lessons in accordance with each student's readiness, learning style, and interests.

Professional Learning Communities
Professional learning communities are teams of educators systematically working together to improve teaching practice and student learning. Learning communities are characterized by shared values and vision, collaboration, and support. Learn more!

Curriculum Mapping
Curriculum mapping is a process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level.

The Four Blocks Literacy Model
The Four Blocks Literacy Model, a balanced-literacy* framework for teaching language arts, is based on the premise that all children don't learn in the same way. The program integrates four components of reading instruction -- guided reading, self-selected reading, writing, and working with words.

Professional Development Features Ed World Columnists Experts -- like Fred Jones -- offer professional development. The Reading Room Four popular features put the focus on reading: Reading Coach: Cathy Puett Miller offers advice for working with struggling readers. Reader's Theater: Fun scripts and authentic reading practice. Reading Tips: Find practical reading activities and strategies. Reading and Writing Lessons: From Letters About Literature. Fabulous features focus on Math. Math Cats Math Chat Math Cats creator Wendy Petti offers practical advice, creative ideas, and fun activities for teaching math. Explain That Simple explanations for teaching basic math concepts. Includes links to lesson plans, worksheets, and online activities. GoFigure Math-based puzzles, problems, and brainteasers. Math on the Web Subject specific Math sites for teaching and learning. Math Mnemonics Memory aids for math formulas, concepts, operations, and more. New Teacher Advisor Emma McDonald offers advice and support for beginning teachers. Teacher Feature Peek into creative classrooms! Responsive Classroom Articles from the Responsive Classroom® Newsletter. Classroom Problem Solver Dr. Ken Shore's practical tips for handling difficult kids. Virtual Workshop Quick courses for your personal professional development. Bulletin Boards that Teach Themed monthly bulletin boards, plus tips and additional resources. Backpacktivity Weekly learning activities for students and families. Motivating Kids Tips for inspiring students to produce their best work. Book Report Makeover Redesign your book report formats with these cool ideas. Best Idea Ever Experienced educators share their favorite teaching tips. Help for Homework Hassles Hate homework? These quick tips will help! Strategies That Work Have you tried these proven teaching strategies? Message Boards Join the conversation! Free Newsletters Ed World offers nine newsletters for professional educators. More Resources 'Voice' Essays Classroom Management Tips Love Teaching Contests & Competitions Teacher Diaries Parent Involvement

Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning
What's the difference? Problem-based learning focuses on the problem and the process, while project-based learning focuses on the product.

Multiple Intelligences
What is the theory of multiple intelligences and what does it have to do with you and your students? Learn all about it in this virtual workshop.