Service Learning Serves the Learner and the Community.
This article places an emphasis on service-learning being beneficial to the learner and those receiving service. It includes a basic plan for getting …
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Tips for Preparing Your Classroom for a Substitute Teacher
Having a substitute fill in for you is often unavoidable. What can be avoided however is the confusion that will ensue if you are not prepared in …
Continue ReadingTips for Visual Learners in a Language Class
Learning styles have an impact on what and how we teach. Understanding strategies for teaching visual learners can help your ESL students get the most …
Continue ReadingKnow How to Manage Your Classroom If Violence Breaks Out
School violence is on the upswing. More students have weapons in schools and violent crimes are increasing. Too often there are breaking news stories …
Continue ReadingLearning Styles and Student's Performance
Reinforcing a child’s primary learning style regardless of whether they are a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner can be used to help a …
Continue ReadingExtensive Reading Tips and Activities
Every elementary and junior high school teacher needs to know how to differentiate reading instruction by incorporating a wide range of reading tasks …
Continue ReadingLetter Grades vs. Rubrics: The Pros & Cons of Each Grading System from a Teacher's Perspective
My generation grew up receiving letter grades and we all turned out okay. Today, my children receive their grades through a rubric until they are in …
Continue ReadingTips on How to Build Teacher Collaboration
Planning lessons together is a great way for a new teacher to overcome feelings of isolation. But how? Tips for effective teacher collaboration is a …
Continue ReadingSchool Uniforms: Pros and Cons
This article discusses the pros and cons of school uniforms.
Continue ReadingStrategies for Helping Students Build Background Knowledge
Try the following instructional strategies to help your students acquire the knowledge they will need to master new concepts.
Continue ReadingImplementing 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 …
Continue ReadingHow 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 …
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