Using Mind Maps in Education
Wiki defines a mind map as “a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central keyword or idea.” The concept of a mind map is that the brain does not store information in the same way as most students write notes – line by […]
Behavior Intervention Strategies: Classroom Layout
One of the behavior intervention strategies that helps students to work and learn effectively in the classroom is classroom management.
Seating the student near the teacher is one tried-and-true method to increase on-task behavior. It is recommended that you follow a system of preferential seating. Preferential seating simply means that you seat the student […]
Autism in Children: Repetitive Behavior
Autism in children manifests itself through repetitive behaviors. These are attempts by a person’s sensory-motor system to develop control or protection from feeling overwhelmed.
Here are some examples:
Nick finds a piece of string. Once he has it, he twists and twirls it between his fingers. He seems mesmerized by the string and is upset […]
Implementing a Guided Reading Program
A guided reading program works when the reading skills of the different students in the group are similar. The guided approach provides challenges for the students, while at the same time ensures that every student is able to read the text with fluency.
It is important that the text is carefully selected, bearing in […]
10 Rules of Email Etiquette for Teachers
A teacher needs to follow certain rules of email etiquette for the following reasons:
Professionalism: By using proper email language you will convey a professional image.
Confidentiality: When following protocol guidelines, teachers are able to refrain from divulging personal student data
Efficiency: Emails that are to the point are much more effective than poorly worded emails.
Here […]
What are the Characteristics of Language in Autism?
People on the spectrum often have trouble processing abstract language. Most students with autism best understand very specific, concrete use of language. For teachers who are used to alluding to general and abstract ideas, shifting to concrete language often takes some practice.
Furthermore, abstractions such as metaphors, similes, emotional expressions, idioms, jokes, slang, and […]
Technology in School
I recently came across a news article on companies allowing their workers to use their personal laptops and other technology at work. We as teachers too, have reached an age where we need to start thinking about teaching students to use their personal devices for learning. Almost every student has a cellphone, and many […]
6 Things You Must Know About Child Abuse And Neglect
As teachers, we need to be sensitive to issues related to child safety and security. The following are some of the things one must know about child abuse and neglect in order to understand and address this issue better.
While physical abuse tends to happen in specific instances or events, neglect tends to be […]
Using Wikis in the Classroom
A wiki is simply a website that can easily be edited by many people. Users don’t need any specialized computer training and can add content with just a few clicks of a mouse.
Wikis in the classroom context can be used to collect and share resources for presentations and workshops. They can also be […]
Understanding Gifted Education
A lot of teachers are unsure on dealing with gifted learners in their classroom. The natural tendency is to assign more work instead of dealing with the child differently, in order to develop a different learning outcome.
“Gifted education” helps the gifted learner squeeze the most out of his learning process. But how exactly […]
