Holiday Economics
December 16, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It’s the holiday season and there are so many things to spend money on. It’s also the time of the year when it can be hard to keep from indulging, splurging and celebrating. I realize, of course, that memorable celebrations are not equal to spending lots of money. Holidays are about creating memories and the best experiences […]
Understanding Tiered Instruction
December 15, 2011 by PLB · 2 Comments
If, in a classroom, identical instruction are being given for all learners, even if all of them are identified as gifted, there is a solid chance that some of them are bored, and others are overwhelmed.
Tiered instruction is simply the use of various levels of activities which build on prior knowledge and ensure […]
Symptoms of Depression in Adolescence
December 14, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
There is a marked increase in the incidence of depression in the teenage years, with a peak of onset at age 15. In this age group, twice as many girls are affected as boys.
Depression in teens can be masked by outstanding school performance, school leadership, and “ideal behavior”. Depressed adolescents who cannot rely […]
Using Student Assessment Rubrics
December 13, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
When used as an assessment, rubrics are defined as “exemplars.” In educator terms, an exemplar is the acceptable standard for any quiz, activity or project.
While designing lessons, well established goals along with activities and assessments indicate to the student what the end result will look like.
Today’s students rarely read directions. They like things […]
Capital Letters in Communication
December 9, 2011 by PLB · 3 Comments
We are in a time period where teaching practices have evolved and technology is taking a greater and more important role in the process of education. This has us laying aside some of the more traditional practices and integrating newer and more efficient ideas. I encourage you to give some intentional thought to […]
Importance of Networking for Students
December 8, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
What has always been important is not what you know but who you know? The importance of networking has always been noted for professionals. But networking for students is as crucial.
Today, the ability to network is almost completely independent of time and place. Social networking tools, such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, have […]
Improving Attention and Concentration in Students with a Distraction Strategy
December 7, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
It is a known fact that an average human being cannot stay attentive for more than 30 minutes, or 45 minutes at the most. This beckons the need to develop strategies that could help in improving attention and concentration of students in your classroom. One such strategy is to use distractions.
Distractions aid in […]
Dealing with Bullying in School: Language
December 6, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Bullying is a common issue that we encounter while teaching. Thus, as teachers, we need to be aware of ideas and strategies for dealing with bullying in school. One effective approach that can be used is to teach students about expressing themselves correctly.
Anger is one of the most common responses to being bullied. […]
Teaching in a Multicultural Classroom: Student Participation
December 1, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
People in the U.S. are encouraged from a young age to think for themselves, stand up for themselves, express themselves, and just be themselves. Assertiveness in the United States is valued. Here, “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” These attitudes are reflected in U.S. schools.
In contrast, an appropriate saying to describe attitudes in […]
Identifying Signs of Emotional Abuse in Children
November 30, 2011 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Emotional abuse, by definition, may include constant criticism, threats, or rejection, as well as withholding love, support, or guidance. This abuse may even include labeling a child with names such as stupid, idiot or dummy. Acts that reject, belittle or ignore children, terrorize them or isolate them from others can also be considered […]
