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50 Templates for Improving Teaching and Learning

Most recent developments in educational theory and recommendations for best practice are based on what is often referred to as a constructivist view of learning: the idea that learners construct meanings by processing information, sorting it and looking for connections.
Many teachers would like to incorporate ideas associated with this approach into their lessons, ideas such as brain-compatible learning, accelerated learning, and formative assessment, but where to start?