Positive Classroom Management Strategy: Scanning
Teachers can maintain a positive classroom environment by constantly monitoring group behavior and intervening at the first sign of trouble. The instructor should scan the classroom frequently for any early signs of potential behavior problems (eg. a student looking out of the window during a lecture; a talkative student who has left his […]
Echolalia in Autism
At the beginning of typical development, babies begin to babble. This babbling is not language, but rather it is a precursor to communications. It prepares the Lower Brain to bring in language to the Upper Brain.
Many people with autism never went through this stage as a baby and sometimes may instead develop echolalia. […]
Tools for Education: MMORPG
According to Wikipedia, MMORPG is the acronym for “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game.” In an MMORPG, thousands of players exist in the same game world at the same time. Most players begin by playing individually.
The game trains players and builds them up with competencies that are marked with tokens or skill categories – in […]
Understanding and Dealing with Creative Thinkers in the Classroom
A master of adaptation, the mind of creative thinkers often races in many different directions, and it can seem as if this learner forgets how to be a team player. When this learner becomes enthusiastic about tackling highly individualized pursuits, it is important for an educator to practice patience.
Often, these students think so […]
Monitoring the Classroom Computer: Monitoring Software
One of the ways to monitor your classroom computer usage is with the help of a monitoring software. A good monitoring software program will capture all activity on a computer through a variety of means. Prices range from free to over $100 with the more effective ones charging a fee for the program.
Monitoring […]
Creating a Good Lesson Plan: Structure and Organization
A good lesson plan that is simple yet powerful is based on behavioral research that characterize well-structured lessons.
Start lessons by reviewing prerequisite learning. This can include a type of formative assessment.
Provide a short statement of goals.
Present new material in small steps, with student practice after each step. Simple student exercises after the presentation […]
Setting Learning Goals and Objectives
The key to examining learning goals and objectives is to identify the actions that you want the students to engage in. Rather than saying “the student will write a paper,” try something like what Dubbels (2011) listed for creating learning goals and objectives below.
Adaptive behavioral acts
Skillfully access, read, analyze, evaluate, integrate, and use […]
Attention Strategies in the Classroom
It is essential that students know exactly what the expectation is for the current state of attention and what behavior is appropriate for that state. Often students are not sure what level of attention or amount of interaction is appropriate at any given time. Early during the school year, it may be useful […]
Anxiety in Children
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses among children and adolescents, and can be so constrictive that a child shrinks from contact with the outside world. There are three type of anxiety in children.
1. Generalized Anxiety
Generalized anxiety in children causes them to worry extremely and unrealistically about everyday life activities, even about […]
Getting Started on a Teacher Blog
Blogging is an excellent way to reflect on your professional development and teaching. You can use a blog as an e-portfolio to collect evidence of your learning and reflections. Starting a teacher blog is a great way to do this because other teachers and experts can share tips and resources with you through […]
