Joy is an Intervention
It’s such a simple phrase but I find it so powerful. Joy is an intervention. It’s so freeing. My…
6 Strategies for Creating a Solutions Based Culture
In a solutions based culture, critical and constructive feedback is welcome, as long as the person critiquing is also…
The Dominant Voice
Is there a dominant voice in your classroom? Is it yours? Does it belong to a student? Or a…
Learners vs. Finishers
Last week, I was visiting a classroom which has this poster hanging on the wall: When I went into…
The #4OCF Challenge
Joining the Four O’Clock Faculty means going that extra mile to be sure that you are improving your own…
Improving Learning Spaces
This summer, I had the chance to attend a Classroom Design and Flexible Seating session at the National Principal’s Conference.…
Publish Now
For those of you who are regular readers of Four O’Clock Faculty, you may have noticed that over time,…
5 Strategies for Using Argument & Debate with Students
A great way to generate conversation and discussion among students is to utilize elements of debate in the classroom.…
20 words. Your Responsibility.
20 words. 10 sticky notes, 2 words each. Trying to spark ideas, thoughts, debate, questions, conversation. Let us know…
Stop Standing Still
Another year begins, and some are ready to approach it as they have many times before. For those of…