Mental Illness in Education
Mental illnesses are neurobiological.
A child with a mental illness has a chemical disturbance in their brain that controls their behavior and undermines their ability to deal with their world.
It is possible that environmental stresses can trigger the onset of mental illness and certainly make the experience more difficult. But, the degree of […]
Classroom Behavior Basics: Language
Various forms of punishment, including physical, were once used widely in school settings to manage student behaviors. Today, research indicates that when used regularly to manage behaviors, punishment is often accompanied by significant negative side effects. It is recommended to provide consistent consequences that TEACH expected behaviors rather than PUNISH misbehaviors […]
Safe Communication via Internet
The internet is a world wide network of computers and electronic communication technology connected via various means such as telephone lines, wireless devices, and fiber optic cables to communicate and disseminate information almost instantaneously.
This also includes non-web enabled cell phones and Personal Data Assistants (PDAs) in the mix. These devices allow […]
School Climate & Student Achievement
The world of education is constantly going through both dramatic and subtle changes. The start of the 21st Century has, in many ways, brought several key changes to education, including the implementation of No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Ultimately, NCLB is about learning standards and accountability, both of which […]
Teachers as Learners
“I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.”
– Socrates
Educators and support professionals work in many capacities including and no way limited to: public schools, private schools, charter schools, tutoring, business, home schooling, parenting, training, mentoring, administration, colleges, universities, government, foreign countries, virtual schools, performance […]
English Language Learners in the Classroom
Getting to know each student is one of the first steps in providing a welcoming classroom environment for all, and good teachers recognize and celebrate the fact that each of their students are individuals.
It is important NOT to assume that all English Language Learners (ELLs) will learn in the same […]
RTI Approach to Behavior Intervention
Meet Andy, a hyper little kindergartner.
“This sucks!”
He starts throwing papers off of his desk. His teacher glances at him and says, “Smooth sailing.” Andy freezes! He looks down at his work materials, glances toward the sailboat pictures displayed on his wristband, closes his mouth, and proceeds to […]
Research on Reading
Research has been proven useful in making the connections between language exposure and reading abilities.
In a longitudinal study conducted at the University of Kansas, 6 month old babies were observed until they were three years old. Researchers recorded what occurred around the baby for one hour each month. These […]
What are Web Tools in Education?
Web tools in and outside of the education are built around the concept of Web 2.0, which at its most basic translates to the ReadWrite Web. Still don’t understand? Don’t worry, it’s a murky term and the easiest way for teachers to think about it is this: on the “old” internet (web), content […]
