How Can Teachers Promote Learning In The Classroom Through Interactive Bulletin Boards?
Interactive boards that allow students to work on the display provoke interest
Bulletin boards are a great tool to reinforce rules and promote learning in the classroom. They can be both fun and informative by allowing students to participate in non- threatening way. A conceptual bulletin board deals with the subjects being taught in […]
How Can Teachers Effectively Support Parents Of Students With Special Needs?
Helping special parents understand what you are doing in the classroom and as a school for their child, will help build trust…
Partnership is time consuming and needs commitment both emotionally and mentally. In order to work, there needs to be a relationship between the teacher and the parent. Without a bond and an […]
Approaching Challenges
In our teaching careers, we often face challenges. From managing with a small classroom space and dealing with bullying among students, to meeting standards, we are often talking about and trying to solve different types of issues. How we approach these challenges, says a lot about us- do we discuss with our colleagues, […]
Why Are Shared Classroom Expectations Important?
In an effective class, students know where things are going, how they fit in, and what is expected of them…
Things that are said, things that are done, patterns of action, body language and one’s tone of voice all send out information that students invariably interpret. Over time these interpretations lead students to […]
5 Video Tools For The Classroom
Using videos in the classroom encourages teamwork, allows learning at an individual pace, provides access to authentic study material and develops research skills. It is an extremely versatile educational tool. Here are three tools that teachers can use to enrich the learning experience for their students.
Vialogues
Enhance discussions either publicly or privately.
Knovio
Convert PowerPoint slides […]
The Classroom Orchard
A student’s achievements are like seeds that a teacher sows. But just like a plant, it’s not enough to sow. Teachers need to weed, water and nourish each seedling so that it will grow properly. The fruits that flourish are determined by the seeds planted and the tender care administered.
What growth would you […]
What Are Some Academic Interventions Teachers Can Use With Struggling Learners?
Learning How To Learn
With regular academic intervention, teachers can anticipate areas of difficulty before students approach new material…
When a teacher discovers study skills deficiencies, in a particular student, significantly impacting their classroom functioning or school performance, it is time for classroom academic intervention. While traditional remediation for struggling students imposes interventions after students […]
How Can Teachers Enhance Classroom Instruction With Interactive Whiteboards?
Smart Boards in the Classroom
With the interactive whiteboard teachers can transform a regular classroom into a workable instructional model…
Presentation tools are increasing in popularity for educators who want to share ideas and information with students. One of the most effective ways to involve students in learning with technology is with the use […]
What Is The Difference Between The “Pull-Out” And “Push-In” Model In Special Education?
A curriculum without adaptations generally is one-size-fits-all
Most teachers have to adapt instruction for their disabled students, but they usually don’t have a say in choosing the curriculum or designing the study materials before they are expected to use them. While this may sound idealistic, it could actually be a reality, in future classrooms […]
How Can Teachers Make Their Feedback Meaningful?
Meaningful feedback that goes along with an assessment is the bedrock of improvement…
It is an uncontested fact that evaluating/ assessing is an integral part of educating students. It determines whether or not the goals of education are being met. Teachers and parents use test scores and feedback to gauge a student’s academic strengths […]
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