The Best of Two Worlds?

It is easy to get “stuck” in a teaching rut this time of year. If the classroom routine is working and the students are working, then status quo may be desirable. However, keeping classroom activities fresh is more important than ever given the time of year (“The sap is rising!”) and the upcoming high-stakes testing season. 

When in doubt, or in need of a fresh approach, look to John Hattie and/or Robert Marzano. Hattie’s meta-analysis not only provides teaching ideas, but also the effect size (ES) associated with the strategy/method.

• https://visible-learning.org/hattie-ranking-influences-effect-sizes-learning-achievement/

A personal favorite is Marzano’s Art and Science of Teaching.

• https://www.marzanoresources.com/free-resources/instruction/hnast

And, of course, both Hattie and Marzano have some commonalities that are worth checking out.

• https://evidencebasedteaching.org/robert-marzano-vs-john-hattie/

There is an interesting difference that was posited. While Hattie encourages durect instruction, Marzano relies upon explicit instrution, thus a deeper dive into similarities and differences may prove a worthwhile endeavor for the research-based educator.

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