Your students can engage in active problem-solving even before they master theories or equations. 'Teaching backwards' is a worthwhile technique to introduce them to complex and realistic problems.

The English Journal is a journal of ideas for English language arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools. EJ presents information on the teaching of writing and reading, ...

As a teacher, if you're in a school with a questionable mentality, consider changing before you're disgusted with the profession. But whatever happens, do what you think is best for your learners, and ...