Resources for Guided Reading
December 16, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Bring Guided Reading into the classroom with these helpful ideas.
Creating independent readers and thinkers is every teacher’s goal. In order to achieve this, teachers can help students develop these skills by using the Guided Reading Approach.
Guided Reading is an instructional approach where a teacher works with a small group of students who demonstrate […]
Be a Listening Teacher
December 7, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
It is only natural to expect students to listen (pay attention) to their teachers, but what about vice-versa? Do teachers’ pay attention to their students?
Reflect on your listening skills and answer the following questions:
Do you constantly interrupt students when they talk?
Do you try to hasten conversations with students using nonverbal cues […]
Activities For Reviewing Content
November 28, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Review activities help students participate and become interactive with learning. With these activities teachers can ensure better understanding of content while making learning more interesting.
Reviewing content periodically after a lesson is important. Teachers can summarize information and emphasize key points during a review. Reviewing content provides students with an opportunity to ask questions, […]
The Socratic Method in the Classroom
November 28, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
How can teachers use the Socratic method?
The Socratic method is one of the oldest pedagogic techniques used in the classroom. Developed by Socrates over 2400 years ago, the strategy uses thought-provoking question and answer sessions to promote learning. This student-centered approach is challenging and engages students in analytical discussions; and aids in expanding […]
The Universal Design for Learning
November 28, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use the Universal Design for Learning assessment strategies to enhance learning in the classroom. These strategies will enable teachers to be flexible, always improving the learning experience.
The Universal Design for Learning is a research-based set of principles that help customize and adjust school curriculum. To make learning universal in nature, this scientific based […]
How Can Teachers Plan An Effective Budget?
November 16, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Learn how to plan an effective budget for grants and enhance the learning experience.
Making a budget is crucial when applying for grants. It is the first part of the proposal that funders will review because it reveals a great deal about the strength of the project and the teacher’s competency in guiding students […]
Form a Consensus-Decision Making Strategy in the Classroom
November 9, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
What is the Form a Consensus-Decision Making Strategy?
The Form a Consensus-Decision Making Strategy is a means to encourage peer discussions among students. The goal is for students to form a consensus to proposed questions by discussing, analyzing and breaking down the subject or topic.
According to Vygostsky, Smith and Wilhelm (2006)*, the consensus-decision making […]
The Three-Step Interview Learning Strategy in the Classroom
November 9, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Use the Three-Step Interview Learning Strategy to enhance student participation in the classroom. This strategy will help students process what they are learning while they develop essential life skills at the same time.
What is the three-step interview learning strategy?
The three-step interview learning strategy incorporates a blend of role-playing and discussion to facilitate student […]
How Can Teachers Use Action Research to Improve Teaching Practices?
November 9, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
By considering one’s teaching style and how it affects student’motivation, Action Research can prove to be a vital tool for self-analysis and improvement…
What is Action Research?
Action research is a practical approach to professional inquiry in any social situation and has proved to be a vital tool of self-analysis and improvement in the educational […]
How Can Teachers Lead Change from the Classroom?
October 26, 2016 by Network Support · Leave a Comment
Learn how to effect change as a teacher. School-wide initiatives can be effective with the support and leadership of teachers.
What are School-wide Initiatives?
Today, the world of education is undergoing significant changes. Old ideas, teaching methods, curriculum, disciplinary actions, expectations, and even evaluations are changing. The goal of all this change is “improvement”.
Such is […]
