Instructional methods refer to educators' diverse techniques, strategies, and approaches to delivering lessons, engaging students, and facilitating meaningful learning...
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Learning Style Checklists
VARK Learning Styles (Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic) ✔ Visual Learner I prefer to see information (diagrams, charts, maps). I remember what I see better...
Reflective Thinker
A reflective thinker is someone who actively contemplates their experiences, thoughts, and actions to gain deeper insights and understanding, often leading to improved...
Sensory Profile Assessments
Sensory Profile Assessments evaluate how individuals respond to sensory input in their daily environments, identifying patterns of sensory processing that may affect...
Sequential Thinker
A sequential thinker approaches problem-solving and learning in a step-by-step, linear manner. They prefer to process information in a logical, organized way,...
Sixteen Types of Learners
The concept of different learning styles has evolved, incorporating various models that recognize the diverse ways individuals absorb, process, and retain information. One...
Strengths Explorer (Gallup)
Gallup's Strengths Explorer helps young people (typically ages 10–14) identify their top three emerging talent themes from a list of ten, promoting self-awareness and...
The Learner Sketch Tool by CAST
The Learner Sketch Tool by CAST is a free, interactive resource that helps students in grades 6–12 explore how they learn best across various areas, including cognition,...
The Stubborn Genius: Why Some Kids Just Have to Do It Their Way
There’s a certain kind of child who greets instructions not with curiosity or compliance but with the quiet (or not-so-quiet) conviction that they already know a better way....
Thrively
Utilize Thrively’s full complement of assessments to support the growth of every student better, providing rich knowledge about their strengths, learning styles, and habits...
UDL Framework
The Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework is an educational approach that aims to accommodate the diverse needs of all learners by providing multiple means of...
Understanding and Closing Learning Gaps
In education, “mind the gap” isn’t just a polite announcement you hear on the subway—it’s a crucial reminder for teachers, parents, and anyone helping a learner. A learning...