What Is The “Hands-Off” Approach To Learning?
A good teacher teaches as little as possible, while modeling behaviors of how to figure something out…
Creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, initiative and self-direction – these are just some of the 21st-century skills teachers strive to develop in students to ensure lifelong, active learning.
The truth, in reality, is that with […]
Social Networking
As technology innovations seem to be ever-growing, so does the use of social media in the classroom. While it may not be commonplace to have your students use Instagram or Snapchat to snap photos while in class, sites like Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest are being used in the classroom more frequently.
Years ago, if […]
What Are Some Movies Every Teacher Must See?
A truly dedicated educator can change the lives of his or her students…
As one of the most influential role model in the life of a student, teachers are responsible for more than just academic enrichment. To be a great educator, you must connect with your students and reach them on multiple levels, […]
A Letter From A Student To A Teacher
Dear Teacher,
I’m sick of being bored in math class. In class I enjoy finding the problems but, I don’t enjoy waiting for other students to figure out what X is. I’m not only speaking for myself but, for the more advanced students in class. Twenty five percent of the time we, are looking […]
How Can Teachers Improve Classroom Management Using The Color Wheel?
Enforce uniform group expectations for conduct while also responding flexibly to the differing behavioral demands…
The posting of class-wide rules can help teachers to teach behavioral expectations and prevent problem behaviors. However, a single set of rules lacks flexibility. As students move from large group instruction to cooperative learning groups to less-structured free time […]
How Can Teachers Move Beyond Textbook-Dependent Teaching To Actively Engage Students In The Classroom?
Take your teaching from good to great with these transformational teaching tips…
The best teachers are artists who know the science of teaching. Transformational teachers know that artful teaching without science lacks efficacy, and scientific teaching without aesthetics lacks vision. Says child psychologist Dr. David Elkind, “The art comes from the teacher’s personality, experience, […]
Online Research
Most students today know more about technology than their teachers. Although proficient in the use of Google, not all students are strong online researchers. Despite their knowledge of the online world and schools’ initiatives to enhance digital literacy, students continue have poor online research skills.
Online research is now considered to be an essential skill, particularly necessary […]
What are the Types of Assessments that Teachers use?
Changing the way you assess student learning can significantly improve your teaching effectiveness…
It is an uncontested fact that evaluating 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 […]
How Can Teachers Ensure That Standard-based Curriculum Will Contribute to Higher Achievement?
Use curriculum mapping to align instruction with desired goals and outcomes, to enhance student learning…
Plotting the scope and sequence or curriculum mapping is a process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level. Consequently, it […]
How Can Teachers Give Feedback That Impacts Student Achievement?
It’s time we shift from assessment of learning to assessment for learning…
Constructive feedback can allow students to recognize areas of deficiency and assist them in closing the gap between actual and desired achievement. However, not all of teacher’s feedback stimulates learning. Rather, it would seem that students often ignore feedback or do […]
