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November 19, 2025 What Is Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Learning Theory? by TeachThought Staff What did Vygotsky say about learning? Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory describes learning as a fundamentally social process and locates the origins of human intelligence within cultural activity. A central theme of this framework is that social interaction plays a primary role in cognitive development: knowledge is first constructed between people and later internalized by the individual (Vygotsky, 1978). Also known as the Sociohistorical Theory, Vygotsky’s model emphasizes how cultural context, shared activities, and especially language shape the development of higher mental functions. Learning and development are inseparable from…

November 18, 2025 | Updated November 15, 2025 by TeachThought Staff Recently I came across this interesting article: Shifting from Pedagogy to Heutagogy and whilst espousing all contained within, it got me thinking about the inescapable perils faced when adopting this and other progressive forms of teaching. See also 7 Differences Between Good And Great Teachers Going against the grain can be a lonely experience at times, and whilst sound theory and instinct act as a nice warm blanket against the cold, one could well do with a practical survival guide to assist in implementing new practice. Teachers need…

Products / Critical Thinking / Analogies Workbook Vol. 1 Show more images Printable PDF with 40+ practice sets. $10.00 Add to cart If you don’t find this resource helpful, contact us within 10 days and we’ll refund your purchase. Details SubjectCritical Thinking, Literacy Resource TypeWorkbook, Printables Overview A printable PDF with 40+ practice sets in relationship types: Synonym, Antonym, Part-to-Whole, Cause–Effect, and Function. These were designed to develop analytical thinking, vocabulary, and pattern recognition. What’s Included 40+ printable practice sets Answer key for all items Teacher guide with usage suggestions Flexible format for bell-ringers, small group work, or independent practice…

What Is Google Workspace for Education? (And How It’s Changed Since Google Apps) More than a decade ago, teachers were just beginning to explore the power of Google’s free productivity tools in the classroom. What began as Google Apps for Education—a simple suite of tools like Gmail, Docs, and Drive—has grown into a full learning ecosystem now known as Google Workspace for Education. From “Google Apps” to “Workspace” Google rebranded its education suite twice: first as G Suite for Education in 2016, and again in 2021 as Google Workspace for Education. The new name reflects how tightly the tools integrate—Docs,…

contributed by Tasneem Tazkiya There’s a quiet strength that hums beneath the surface of every school. You won’t find it listed in curriculum guides or measured on a standardized test. It’s the strength of teachers: the invisible, enduring power that holds classrooms, communities, and futures together. Teachers are often praised for what they do, but rarely for the unseen ways they are. Their influence reaches far beyond their classroom walls into hearts, homes, and the lives of the students who carry their lessons long after the school year ends. I’ve taught high school science for several years in a public school that serves a…

‘Noise’ is part of learning in an elementary classroom. This is especially true when students transition from movement to seated work or shift between collaborative and independent tasks. The goal is not silence. The goal is being able to bring everyone together quickly and calmly so learning stays on track. Teach one routine at a time, practice when students are already calm, and use consistent language so signals feel predictable and safe. A quick reference teachers can teach, model, and practice with young learners. Related: Classroom Management • Social Emotional Learning • Best Articles About Classroom Management • 20 Ways…

The following list of film studies resources presents 25 resources with verified links and objective, encyclopedic descriptions. 1. Empire Magazine Empire magazine provides film analysis through detailed reviews, director interviews, and genre features. Content focuses on dissecting specific film moments, explaining technical complexity, defining on-set jargon, and discussing various production roles. See Resource 2. Screen Global Production (formerly KFTV) Screen Global Production is an industry directory for finding international film, TV, and commercial production services. The resource allows users to search for crew, equipment, locations, and service companies in 173 countries for various production needs. See Resource 3. ScreenSkills ScreenSkills…

Soumya Banerjee, Ph.D · Senior Member IEEE · Senior Research Consultant Ex. Associate Professor, Dept. Of Computer Science & Engg., Birla Institute of Technology [email protected] Major Highlights This article investigates on-going trends of AI based authoring tools in the context of Large Language Model and analyzes how far it is helping the higher education to cater the personal choice, learning habits and emotional need of the students. The article also scrutinizes different factors that influence to design a decent AI based learning and authoring tool Finally, the article presents the expected version of next generation authoring tool, which will be…

contributed by Ryan Schaaf, Assistant Professor of Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University Digital Exit Slips: 21 Formative Assessment Tools for Grades 8-12 You have a classroom full of students packing up after an instructional lesson. Your mind goes to the critical questions: Did my students get the lesson? Are there any concepts or skills they are still unsure of? Do students have misconceptions about the content? Do I need to review anything tomorrow? These are the questions reflective educators contemplate. These questions are addressed immediately by using an **exit ticket**. Exit tickets are a simple, quick, and insightful **formative assessment** method…

Bluesky: Education Follows (A–E) Curated by category. Links point to verified Bluesky profiles where available; a few link to primary sites until Bluesky handles are confirmed. A) Pedagogy • Practitioner Edutopia — bsky.app/profile/edutopia.org We Are Teachers — bsky.app/profile/weareteachers.bsky.social Catlin Tucker — bsky.app/profile/catlintucker.com Dan Meyer — bsky.app/profile/ddmeyer.bsky.social Mychal Threets — bsky.app/profile/mychal3ts.bsky.social NCTM (math) — bsky.app/profile/nctm.org NCTE (ELA) — bsky.app/profile/ncte.org Larry Ferlazzo — bsky.app/profile/larryferlazzo.bsky.social Jo Boaler — bsky.app/profile/joboaler.bsky.social Vanessa Vakharia (The Math Guru) — bsky.app/profile/themathguru.bsky.social Blake Harvard — bsky.app/profile/blakeharvard.bsky.social Catlin Tucker (site, extra) — catlintucker.com Cornelius Minor — bsky.app/profile/corneliusminor.bsky.social Mike Flynn — bsky.app/profile/mikeflynn55.bsky.social Julie Stern — bsky.app/profile/juliehstern.bsky.social Todd Finley — bsky.app/profile/toddfinley.bsky.social Val…