Understanding Middle School Age Youth
Middle School Learners It takes patience and special care to promote effective learning with youth between the ages of 11-14. These young
About Dr. Benjamin Johnson
Dr. Johnson has a unique perspective of learning because of his experience teaching in all grades k-16. His experience in the classroom and his extensive background in brain-based learning have made him an expert on learning strategies and teacher preparation. He is the author of "Teaching Students to Dig Deeper: Ten Essential Skills for College and Career Readiness" and is a writer for Edutopia.org. Contact him at bjohnson@learningcraft.comProject-Based Learning
Most students in Public School according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, are not proficient in any subject. What is
Original Ideas are Hard to Find
The human mind is prone to reproduce what it is used to, and the provision of explicit knowledge constitutes a potential inhibitor