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 new question-of-the-week is: What is an instructional strategy and/or teaching concept that you think is under-used/under-appreciated in the classroom that you think should be practiced more ...

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 ...