Use the following tactics during class to ensure that students are actively engaged in thinking about the content. Students should be called on randomly (using the deck of cards method for instance) so that everyone participates. When students do not know when they will be called on they are much more likely to remain alert […]
Are you a high-performing leader working full tilt to make your dreams come true? And have you ever been weighed down by any of the following experiences? You’ve been thrown for a loop—by the actions of others or by your own mistakes—and the resulting snafu was surprisingly gut-wrenching. You’ve tried to control your upset at […]
It’s been said that an “idle mind” is the devil’s playground. Well, if that’s true, and you’re a teacher, then that means most of us have “Devil Disney Land” in our classrooms. All jokes aside, if you’re a new teacher (even a veteran) there’s nothing funny about students who finish their work early, having too […]
Many teachers (especially experienced ones) suffer from what I call “change phobia.” And if not carefully monitored, even new teachers can be inflicted with this the career-ending disease. What is “change phobia” you ask? It’s exactly what you may think it is; it’s an unhealthy fear of change. As teachers, we can’t afford to be […]
It’s been proven that the number one reason why most students drop out of school (mentally and emotionally) is a lack of purpose (typically described as: “school is boring and a waste of time.” Lack of purpose refers to a lack of clear, compelling reasons for “sticking with the program,” which results in the misuse […]
As teachers, we know all too well how tough it is to get (or keep) our energy level up to teach students who sometimes don’t want to learn. I’ve even heard students describe us (teachers) as being “just a speed bump to a grade.” It is true that more and more students are not mastering […]
It’s that time again, the start of a new school year. Not only do parents and students need to prepare for the first day of class, teachers need to get ready as well. There is a lot that needs to get done before school begins. Here is a back to school guide for teachers preparing […]
The quality of someone’s teaching does not just refer to how much information they manage to get into their student’s heads or the results that they produce. It also refers to their technique and presentation. Many teachers have a fantastic amount of knowledge that would be greatly useful to students, but they have no idea […]
First, there is no hard and fast list that tells you who is a good teacher or who is not a good teacher. However, there are traits that excellent teachers have in common. These are not the usual qualities such as being a good friend or having a nice personality. These are what researchers from […]
The huge workload of teachers is by far the most frequently cited reason why people quit the profession. But now is the moment to act. As part of a new generation of teachers it is up to you to make the job manageable so that you feel comfortable and want to stay in it. The […]
Rohini Saini
