Advantages & Disadvantages of Using Educational Software in the Classroom
Do you want to know what educational software is? Are you wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of using educational software? You can find …
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The Collaborative Writing Approach in Teaching
Can you envision a group of students working collectively to collaborate on a class assignment with success? That is what the idea of collaborative …
Continue ReadingWriting Effective Progress Reports for Elementary Students: Sample Phrases to Use
This article is designed to help elementary school teachers write effective elementary progress reports. You will also find links to other great …
Continue ReadingStudent-Centered Learning and the Constructivist Classroom
Student-centered learning–we’ve all been hearing this term thrown around in the educational community. Just what does this really mean? …
Continue ReadingWhy is Literature Important to Developing Critical Thinkers?
Most people assume literature is an important part of education. But not everyone really thinks about why that is. The importance of literature on …
Continue ReadingStrengths and Weaknesses of Informal Assessments: Find Out What Works
Informal assessments can provide teachers with a wealth of useful information that will help guide their instruction on a daily basis. What are the …
Continue ReadingThe Pros and Cons of DIBELS Assessment for Reading
The DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) reading assessment is used in many schools to assess students reading ability and to …
Continue ReadingResearch on Gender Differences in Learning
Gender differences in learning styles is an important topic in education, and one that draws heated debate. Many teachers and researchers make a …
Continue ReadingVocabulary Mini Lesson Plan: Fun Way to Teach Vocabulary at the Beginning of the Day
English teachers know that to improve a student’s reading comprehension you must improve their vocabulary. Teaching a vocabulary mini-lesson each day …
Continue ReadingGreat Bulletin Board Ideas for School Counselors to Use Year Round: From Elementary to High School
Give students an informative tool and the benefit of positive reinforcement with a bulletin board on real life. You’ll find loads of great ideas …
Continue ReadingGuide to Creating a 9th Grade Contract for Grades
The ninth grade contract for grades explains the grade contract and provides an example for ninth grade students.
Continue ReadingThe Best Internet Safety Curriculum Resources for K-12 Teachers
21st century educators are using more and more technology to enhance the teaching and learning in their classrooms, but the issue of online safety …
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