Implementing Reading Programs: Everything About DEAR You Need to Know
DEAR stands for Drop Everything And Read. You tell the students to stop what they are doing and get out their books. The program is meant to encourage …
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Teaching Methods, Tools & Strategies
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How to Engage Students in the Learning Process with Interest Inventories: Use Your Students' Interests and the Curriculum to Guide Your Instruction
How can you catch your students’ attention using their interests and reach your curriculum goals at the same time? Try using interest …
Continue ReadingCheck a Paper for Plagiarism: Turnitin.com is a Great Site to Check for Plagiarism Online
I remember the first research paper I ever assigned. I received three Internet articles disguised as final drafts with the URL at the bottom. Eleven …
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Establishing and Maintaining the Tone of Your Classroom
Establishing a positive classroom environment immediately is extremely important as it sets the tone for the remainder of the school year—it sets the …
Continue ReadingPart III: Old School Cheating Verses New School Cheating. How to Eliminate Cheating Devices in Schools
This article examines how teachers can deter students from cheating in their classrooms.
Continue ReadingSick Day Crafts, Activities and Book Bags for Students
Cold and flu season is upon us. Use these teacher tips to be prepared when students will be off from school by creating fun and instructional sick …
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Tips for Reaching Tactile Learners through Classroom Activities and Active Study Strategies
Tactile learners learn best by doing. They need to be active when they learn and when they study. If they are presented material in the old-fashioned …
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Reading in the Content Area - Tips for Making it Work
If you’ve taught for a while, you’ve encountered “Reading in the Content Area” programs and courses in your Certification …
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A Look at Standardized Tests Pros and Cons
Many students, parents and teachers focus on the stress of standardized tests without recognizing some of the benefits. Here we examine the pros and …
Continue ReadingUsing the History of Film Website for Teachers
A review of the History in Film website, a user friendly site which makes a great resource for history teachers teaching with movies in the classroom. …
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