How do I Teach English Language Learners about the Rules of Grammar?
January 4, 2013 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Generally, a person learning a second language will eventually acquire grammar rules on his own, inductively, much as a child learning his first language does. A three-year-old might say “I goed to the zoo today.” An eight-year-old typically would not. The error goes away over time with frequently hearing the correct version in […]
What are the Strengths of Students with ADHD?
January 4, 2013 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Students with ADHD have many positive traits that are directly tied to their active, impulsive minds. While diagnostic criteria and treatment plans focus on negative aspects of hyperactivity, impulsive problems or attention deficits, there are a lot of positive aspects regarding children with ADHD. Teachers should note that not all children with ADHD […]
What is the Blended Learning Approach?
December 28, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Dziuban, Hartman and Moskal, 2004, stated that “Blended learning should be viewed as a pedagogical approach that combines the effectiveness and socialization opportunities of the classroom with the technologically enhanced active learning possibilities of the online environment, rather than a ratio of delivery modalities.” Simply put, blended learning approach is an integrated instructional […]
How do I Provide the Right Tools for Different Types of Learners?
December 28, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
There are no “regular” students. The notion of broad categories of learners: smart, not smart, disabled, not disabled, regular, not regular, etc. is a gross oversimplification that does not reflect reality. By categorizing students in this way, we miss subtle and critical learner characteristics.
Different types of learners have unique characteristics and varied strengths, […]
How can I get Students Involved in Creating a Behavior Plan?
December 28, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Getting students involved in creating a behavior plan is an effective positive behavior management strategy. Students feel a greater sense of ownership in their behavior choices when they are active contributors to determining the outcomes.
As with all of us, students also tend to know themselves best: what triggers will set off their problem […]
How can I Implement a Formative Assessment System while Teaching in the Classroom?
December 20, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
In today’s classrooms, teachers can use various methods to determine student mastery of the subject. For instance, a teacher may survey the classroom to see by a show of hands which students got the answer correct. One of the primary purposes of a formative assessment is to guide instruction, therefore, real-time data in […]
What do I need to know about Reporting Online Crimes?
December 19, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
When reporting suspicious or problematic online issues, it is important to note the following:
If someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 911 or the local emergency number in your area.
Report suspicious activity involving a missing or abducted child, child pornography, and/or the online exploitation of children to the National Center for Missing and […]
What is a Master Notebook System?
December 19, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Being organized helps us plan ahead to be efficient and perform better while disorganized behavior results in a messy cluttered way of approaching tasks and often has a negative impact on performance. Students who are disorganized spend more time and effort searching for the necessary tools and information instead of focusing on the […]
What are some Common Issues Teachers must Watch out for Regarding Ethics and Education?
December 12, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Areas of vulnerability within a professional environment can be considered as “hot spots” in ethical practice. Such areas of greatest risk regarding ethical concerns in education may include, but are not limited to, conduct, assessment and planning. Conduct can include boundary violations, abuse or improper relationships.
In the context of ethics and education, teachers […]
How can We Design Projects Effectively to Promote Student Learning?
December 5, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Enhanced student performance may be achieved through active learning or self-directed learning. Encouraging students to undertake projects is one method by which teachers can stimulate the process of active learning.
Project-based learning allows students to expand and fine-tune their knowledge and skills as it stimulates them to dive deeper into the contents, develop analytical […]
