Learning and teaching through problems

The humanities aren't extra—they teach the speaking-to-writing skills that make all learning work. Ramus connected subjects through practice, while Ong showed students need to talk before they can wri...

23 Helmi 11min

Every word we speak is shaped by who we're talking to and what response we expect. Schools should focus more on creating real conversations between everyone.

9 Helmi 10min

Teachers and researchers clash over what counts as "real knowledge." Bridging this epistemic gap is key to making school reform actually work.

2 Helmi 11min

I explicitly teach literary claims by giving students ready-made examples to prove and evaluate. This approach builds their analytical skills through clear models and guided practice instead of expect...

26 Tammi 13min

I'm using daily fluency routines—model read-alouds, audio support, and partner practice—to help high school students access complex texts like The Great Gatsby and Macbeth. The practice is narrowing e...

20 Tammi 11min

I came back to teaching with big ideas about curriculum and ⁠got a lot wrong. The semester taught me that none of it matters without management, routines, and the willingness to say no.

15 Joulu 202512min

Most AI debates in education go in circles because we confuse different products, forget the human is always in charge, and treat solvable design problems as inevitable threats. Clearing up these thre...

8 Joulu 202512min