Influence Your Students by Gaining Their Respect: Six Strategies
Memorize and implement all the strategies you want but if you don’t learn to command the respect of your students you will be fighting a battle every …
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How Collaboration Can Work in Your Classroom
Collaboration is simply the art of students working together to solve problems and come up with solutions they would have never though of on their own …
Continue ReadingBeing a Competent Teacher is Not Enough to Handle a Difficult Classroom
As a teacher, you may know your material thoroughly, but that will not help you when it comes to classroom management unless you’re willing to …
Continue ReadingWhy Fear Tactics Won't Work on Problematic Students
Have you ever held up your fist and told a student, “fear this, punk!” I wouldn’t recommend it if you want to keep your job, just wondering. Wouldn’t …
Continue ReadingExamining Your Return on Investment in Teaching: Guide to High-Yields Learning
In this article, you’ll learn how to save time and energy but cutting things out that don’t need to be there! Too many teachers get burned out and end …
Continue ReadingWhy Every Teacher Should be on Pinterest: 10 Tips for Using Pinterest for Lesson Planning
Although everyone loves a good cupcake recipe, Pinterest can be used for so much more than that. Teachers should be aware of the great resource …
Continue ReadingHow Differentiated Instruction Works: Why Louder & Slower Does Not
Differentiated instruction is a buzzword that won’t be going away anytime soon. As an instructor it is one of the best things you can do to make …
Continue ReadingThe Common Core Math Standards: 8 Foundational Practices
Are you ready to implement the Common Core math standards in your classroom? Although content has not changed greatly, methods of teaching have. Learn …
Continue ReadingFive Methods of Getting Students to Class on Time: Win the Tardy Battle
It can be tempting to ignore the problem of late students. After all, aren’t we always told to choose our battles wisely? However, if you fail to …
Continue Reading11 Powertips for Classroom Management: Running Your Class Just Got a Little Easier
Even the best teachers can use a little extra help managing their classroom every now and then. Here is a round-up of what I consider my most powerful …
Continue ReadingTaking Back Control of Your Classroom: Hitting the "Reset" Button
The first few days of school are exciting as a teacher gets to know his or her class and establishes routines and procedures. As the year progresses …
Continue ReadingUsing a Small Group Card Assignment System for Middle or High School Students
Assigning students to groups can be a challenge in the higher grades. Leaving students to pick their own groups almost always ends with several …
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