John Mark Kuhns

When faced with a difficult concept or task, students often ask, Why do we have to learn this? What is Read More...

When students tell you they can’t do something, what are they really saying? What’s behind the expression of defeat? John Read More...

When students tell you they can’t do something, what are they really saying? What’s behind the expression of defeat? John Read More...

You have just presented the best project of the year to your students. The students start working, and automatically you Read More...

“Why should we memorize facts when we can look them up online?” What are students thinking when they ask this? Read More...

When faced with a difficult concept or task, students often ask, “When will I ever learn this?” What is behind Read More...

John Mark outlines forty objectives, five requirements, and the materials and methods for a class focusing on the physical earth Read More...

Over the last several years, I have spent significant time trying to understand and implement the best methods for teaching Read More...

In my last post, I promised a series on lean manufacturing and its application to teaching. Mea culpa. While I Read More...

Last summer, I had the privilege of working at my father’s business just as he was starting to put significant Read More...

The history surrounding the hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God” by Martin Luther. Download this document or read it Read More...

In the middle of the school year, it can be good for us to step back and think about why Read More...

Why do I try to change my students’ lives? Drawing on his experience in the classroom, John Mark describes four Read More...

This talk will introduce techniques to battle the age-old problem of unmotivated students in math class. You will hear stories Read More...