How to Teach Children with Autism about Social Rules?
May 16, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Children with autism struggle with understanding social rules. They have difficulties in areas like starting conversations, talking in a group, disagreeing with someone or behaving the right way in a social situation. As a teacher, it is important to understand how to teach children with autism. You play the role of guiding the […]
What is Directed Reading Thinking Activity?
May 16, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) is a strategy that encourages students to use their minds while reading a text. It guides students to ask questions based on what they read, make predictions on the story line and read further to confirm if their predictions were right. This process helps develop them into thoughtful […]
What are the Signs of Impulsivity in ADHD?
Understanding the main challenges in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) helps teachers reach and teach students with ADHD more effectively.
At the same time, it is imperative that teachers do not attempt to diagnose any student. Only a trained person can do that.
ADHD is a disorder with many degrees ranging from moderate to severe. […]
Who are Twice Exceptional Students?
May 8, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Twice exceptional students, those with giftedness and another dimension of diversity, are among the most underserved populations in schools today. Few school districts have screening procedures to identify them. Fewer still have special classes or programs to meet their needs.
Children who are twice exceptional struggle with the following:
to become proficient in English
come from […]
What are the Benefits of Peer Assessment?
May 2, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
As educators, we have access to various resources that help in designing lessons, assessments and remediation. The same is true with a peer assessment. There are no “cookie cutter” approaches to these assessments.
The assessments are not limited to multiple-choice answers, short answers or essay assessments. Instead peer assessments include the usage of a […]
How can I use Document Cameras in the Classroom?
May 2, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
A document camera is a camera that is hooked on to an LCD projector, allowing the user to place things under the camera so that it appears on the big screen for everyone to see. This tool has a lot of potential to aid teaching in the classroom. This technology can be used […]
What is Backward Design in Education?
For many years, external and standardized testing molded design learning experiences that would bring students toward mastery of what was on associated tests. However, as teachers were not the architects of these tests, there was sometimes a disconnect between the tests and the reality of the educational terrain (relevance to student and meaningful […]
How do I Improve Long Term Memory in Students?
April 19, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It is possible to improve long term memory. In a process scientists call long-term potentiation, some memories are encoded and strengthened (and others weakened) each and every time the repetition of a new experience causes neural firing across synapses between nerve cells.
Practice, practice, and more practice makes the bonds between surrounding cells increasingly […]
How can I use Word Banks to help Students with Dyslexia?
April 16, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Students with dyslexia make a lot of spelling mistakes while writing assignments. They may spell a word differently in different parts of the text and when shown both the words, may struggle to choose which one is correct. They also tend to spell words as they sound. For example, they may spell learn […]
How do I Design my own Borders for Bulletin Boards?
April 12, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Borders for bulletin boards can be traditional or something out of the ordinary and different. They are readily available and can be bought from a store or be handmade. In fact, often the best borders are handmade.
The border doesn’t always have to be a “strip” border, it can also be images linked together […]
