Reimagining Homework: Creative Alternatives That Actually Boost Engagement and Mastery By Charlene Andersson
It’s Time to Rethink Homework As both an educator and curriculum developer, I’ve watched students approach homework with everything from silent resignation to outright dread. And while homework is meant to reinforce learning, the reality is that it often creates unnecessary stress without deepening understanding. The question we must ask is this: What is the […]
Empathy First: Using Emotional Intelligence to Elevate Teaching Practices By Charlene Andersson
The Heart of Effective Teaching When people ask me what makes a great teacher, my answer has remained the same over the years: it begins with empathy. While content knowledge, planning, and instructional strategies are all important, it is emotional intelligence—the ability to understand and manage our own emotions while recognizing and responding to the […]