What We Say When We’re not Speaking
Did you know that 90% of human communication is non-verbal? Our bodies say so much about us- our clothes, styles, expressions and gestures often communicate a lot more than what we are aware of. As teachers and leaders, we often spend time thinking about “what” to say. We should pay the same attention […]
What is Paired Reading?
Paired reading is when a student reads a text with another student in order to develop his or her reading skills. The two students may have the same reading ability or one may be higher than the other. The purpose and methodology will differ based on who the student is being paired with.
The […]
How do We Measure Goal Mastery in Student Assessments?
Goal mastery is determined by the course of study or curriculum guides. For example, in a United States History course, the student may be expected to “name three reasons the American Revolutionary War began.” The state has already predetermined the goal mastery rate in regards to this course objective. Or possibly, the course […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Aug 11 – 18, 2012)
TOOLS
Plan Board
Organize your day and lesson plans using this tool.
Flip snack
Publish pdf documents into flipping books.
Tikatok
Create ebooks, upload images, add author biography and save them.
RESOURCES
Webadventures
Games that can be used to explore various science concepts.
Physics Classroom
Access tutorials, Internet modules, problem sets for practice, multimedia , animations and activity sheets in physics.
Buzz Math
An online app […]
Supporting Students
As we get acquainted with new students and families, it’s worth pausing to think about our preconceived ideas of students. A colleague once told me that she could always tell at the beginning of the school year how students would perform throughout the year. She tested her theory by penciling in her thoughts […]
What is the Function of Working Memory?
Working memory is the ability to retain information for short periods of time while processing or using it. This can be as subtle as when adding numbers that involve “holding” numbers in mind (the numbers 1 and 1 in the example shown).
Some signs to watch out for is a student’s inability to:
remember even […]
What are Some Creative Ways I can Use a Listening Library in my Classroom?
In a world where written literacy is now rare and students are not familiar with books and are unprepared to read, listening plays a significant role. Teachers are being forced to deal with this problem with minimum time and a crowded curriculum. Audiobooks play a huge role in educating students and even in […]
How can I Reach Different Types of Learners in the Classroom?
One of the biggest challenges that teachers face is to find ways to succeed with different types of learners, not just those with whom they have a natural affinity.
In order to meet this challenge, one may follow the below mentioned principles:
Principle #1 – Know Yourself and Your Teaching Style
As teachers, we need to […]
Teacher Resources, Tools & Giveaways for the week ( Aug 4 – 11, 2012)
TOOLS
Docuter
Store and share documents up to 25 GB online for easy access.
RESOURCES
Math
Videos that can be used to reinforce math concepts for secondary students.
PC Learning
Help students concentrate with these tips to create an orderly environment.
Silent Signals
A guide on silent signals that helps to build metacognitive skills.
GIVEAWAYS OF THE WEEK
CD featuring 13 kid-friendly Woody Guthrie […]
What is Co-operative Teaching or Co-teaching?
A situation in a classroom where two teachers work on a class together may be called co-operative teaching. This can be used in any classroom, and is often used in classrooms where a teacher collaborates with a special educator.
While both – a general educator and special educator – have their rightful place even […]
