How can I Help Gifted Underachievers in my Classroom?
November 29, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Underachieving gifted learners show a discrepancy between their achievement and capabilities. This behavior (note, it is not a disability) can make for a frustrating situation in the classroom. This learner may fear rejection for being perceived as gifted or may be bored by a lack of challenging material. Either way, the result is […]
How do I Teach Students to Respond to Criticism?
It is important that we teach our students to appreciate what people say to us, if they want them to be friends. Even if what they say is nasty, angry, hurtful or hateful, we can teach students to be grateful and consider how they can learn from it.
Approaching their comments as feedback can […]
How Can I Use Exit Slips to Facilitate Learning?
November 23, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Preparing for a class includes planning the end of the lesson. Closure is as vital as the content and style of presenting a lesson because students tend to retain information better during the last few minutes of class. Commonly used closure techniques include the teacher summarizing the lesson or quizzing the students on […]
What is a Transdiscipline Integrated Curriculum?
November 22, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
The transdisciplinary step of integration encourages a curriculum that makes connections between the subjects, not only through explicit and conceptual ties, but also through the personal experiences of the learners. It ties in also the notion of relevance. At this level of integration, concepts are sometimes organized in different types. Knowledge is made […]
What is Participatory Literacy?
November 21, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
There is a need to move away from traditional notions of texts as repositories of learning and toward participatory literacy practices. Participatory literacy is becoming more and more important in today’s digital age where students don’t just read content but also interact with it and are actively creating their own content constantly. It […]
How can I Help a Student with ADHD Learn to Plan?
November 15, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
In order to help a student with ADHD learn how to plan, have the student write or draw the steps needed for any school procedure. For example, if the student has difficulty preparing to go home, have them write or draw a list of considerations:
Regarding homework assignments, what will I need?
Handout
Textbook
Notebook
Other utensils
What old […]
What should I keep in mind while helping Students create a Classroom Bulletin Board?
November 13, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
The primary benefit of a teacher-student created board is that students may actively interact with the bulletin board content. This gives them a sense of ownership and pride.
Careful planning, grouping and organization is key to make the classroom bulletin board creation process a learning experience for the students. As with any group project, […]
Do Seating Arrangements have an Impact on Student Learning?
November 10, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Take a look at your class and you will notice that most of the students occupy the same seat every day. Some prefer to sit at the back, others in front and few students opt to sit near aisles or close to windows or doors. Is there a reason for their preferences? More […]
What is the Best Teaching Approach for Bilingual Children?
November 7, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
Contrary to what was once believed, most experts now agree that children do not get “confused” by exposure to one language at school and a different one (or more) at home. It is never recommended to advise English Language Learners (ELLs) or bilingual children and their families to speak only English at home. […]
What are the Goals of Acceptable Use Policies in Schools?
November 6, 2012 by PLB · Leave a Comment
The purpose of an Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is to communicate in clear language how a district’s computer and network resources are to be used so that the environment is safe, secure and reliable.
Safety
Educational institutions have a responsibility to keep their students safe. Many schools have security guards, policies for students who want […]
