The mere thought of trying to balance full-time teaching with getting a master’s degree may make you want to hide in your reading nook. To help, we decided to get the real scoop from five teachers who got their degrees while teaching full time. They promise that with some ingenuity (and a whole lot of […]
With summer just around the corner, it’s the time to make sure those sunny school-free days don’t pass us by. Let’s make the most of this summer without blowing out the budget. Here are my top 12 ways to rock your summer break on a budget! Summer Break Staycations Now is the time to make […]
Years ago, as a young, eager student, I would have told you that a great teacher was someone who provided classroom entertainment and gave very little homework. Needless to say, after many years of K-12 administrative experience and giving hundreds of teacher evaluations, my perspective has changed. My current position as a professor in higher […]
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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 […]
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Having trouble getting serious about studying for a test? These high school study tips will get you in the right mindset to get prepped for your final exams, or just for your average, everyday quiz. 1. Study Alone Unless you’ve got a couple of friends who are super-serious about getting down to business, stay away […]
by K. J. Wagner At times, teaching can be overwhelming. You have stacks of papers to grade, conferences to attend, grades to calculate, emails to respond to, and, if there is any time left—teach. So much to do, and so little time in which to accomplish it. Included herein are teacher-tested ideas on how to save […]
Few teachers would deny that motivated students are easier to teach, or that students who are interested in learning do, in fact, learn more. So how do teachers motivate their students? Here are some practiced, tried-and true strategies to get (and keep) your students interested in learning. Know your students’ names and use their names as […]
By: Rachelle Nones Kids don’t want to do it. Teachers don’t want to grade it. Experts don’t even know if it has any true education value. So the question is: Is homework really necessary? No thorough answer to the homework question would be complete without the input of students. After surveying 72 students in the south […]
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