Analyzing the NCLB Weaknesses: The No Child Left Behind Mandate
The National Reading Panel commissioned by Congress set off to conduct one of the most extensive studies of its kind ever. Its results were used by …
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What is Emic and Etic Perspectives in Multicultural Counseling?
Etic and Emic describe two different perspectives one can have in multicultural counseling. A counselor can choose to look at things a certain way, or …
Continue ReadingBibliotherapy for Children in the Classroom
Bibliotherapy can be used as a powerful tool to help teachers address social, emotional and behavioral problems, teach appropriate behavior, and build …
Continue ReadingClassroom Arrangement Styles & Principles of Setting up an Organized Classroom
The physical atmosphere of your classroom can play a large role in how well you are able to manage your students. Learn how to set your classroom up …
Continue ReadingA Reward System for High School Students
OK, it’s not actually real money, but it’s a great way to learn about currency and motivate your students to succeed in the classroom.
Continue ReadingHow to Use the Fry Graph to Estimate Text Readability
The reading age or readability of a piece of text is easy to measure. Making certain students have material that suits their reading age is important. …
Continue ReadingHelping Students to Deal with Stress: Tips for Teacher on Creating a Stress Free Learning Environment
Our students these days are bombarded with the pressures of the adult world way too early. A lesson that will last a life time is teaching your …
Continue Reading10 Time Management Tips Teachers Can Start Applying Today
Time management sounds great in theory, but how do you apply that to teaching? These tips are guaranteed to make your classroom time more productive.
Continue ReadingScaffolding in the Classroom: Reading and Literacy
Scaffolding helps students to not only keep up with the rest of the class, but to also master different activities he or she may not be able to master …
Continue ReadingA 2008 Study Showed Standardized Test Performance Scores Improved by Using the Study Island Program (ARCHIVE)
Need help with state indicators and achievement tests? Study Island is a web-based computer program that allows students to practice state standards …
Continue ReadingDefinition of Time Management & Advice For Teachers on Time Management
Too much to do and too little time? Maybe you’re doing something wrong? Take this time management advice: start managing time before it …
Continue ReadingA Teacher's Guide to Financial Success: How to Get Rich While Teaching at a Public School.
I’m tired of hearing poor people’s excuses that they’re only paid a teacher’s salary. We’re well educated. We work hard. …
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