Secondary Practices (Grades 6-8)

This central hub features detailed pages on proven educational strategies and classroom techniques that enhance learning and development.

Active Teaching

Discover ‘Active Teaching,’ a dynamic three-phase strategy that enhances middle school learning through collaboration.

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Brain Breaks

Explore ‘Brain Breaks,’ quick activities designed to refresh students by enhancing focus, motivation, and social-emotional skills.

Independent Practice

Discover ‘Independent Practice,’ a middle school strategy giving students a voice in their learning, supported by active teaching.

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Investing Students in the Rules

Engage students in rule-making with ‘Investing Students in the Rules,’ a proactive strategy fostering clarity and self-control.

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Small Group Learning

Experience ‘Small Group Learning,’ an approach where students collaborate on tasks, enhancing learning through diverse roles and group dynamics.

Responsive Advisory Meeting

Discover ‘Responsive Advisory Meeting,’ a program fostering middle school students’ interests, skills through positive relationships.

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Student Practice 

Engage in ‘Student Practice’ following active teaching, where students explore and reinforce lesson content under teacher guidance for enhanced understanding.

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Explore Responsive Classroom Practices

Discover how each practice enhances classroom culture and supports the development of essential skills in students of all ages.