Visual Literacy Activities and Skills Assessments
After thorough research on the topic, I developed several lesson plans to teach visual literacy skills to my students. Read these sample lesson plans …
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Visual Literacy Skills Assessment Example
When I became interested in visual literacy skills I had trouble finding an assessment that would work for my students, so I created one of my own. …
Continue ReadingVisual Literacy Instruction in All Grade Levels: What is Visual Literacy and Why Should we Teach It?
This academically detailed look at incorporating visual literacy instruction in to the K-12 classroom includes what it is and how it can be used …
Continue ReadingIncreasing Student Participation & Rewarding Students Without Using Candy
Have you ever bought candy with your hard earned cash, just to give it away to your students in an effort to reward and/or motivate them? This is an …
Continue ReadingPower vs. Authority in Your Classroom: How Often Should a Teacher Call for Back-Up?
How often should you call in for back-up when you have misbehaving students? Do it too often, and it will quickly lose it’s significance for …
Continue ReadingSuccessfully Starting the School Day: Retraining your class to improve their morning or period entrance
Do the beginning of your teaching days seem rushed and disjointed? Are students paying attention and completing their bell-work? If your answer is, …
Continue ReadingUse the Conflict Resolution Box for an Easy Way to Manage Conflict in your Class
Rather than stand by and watch our students argue over petty issues, teachers can train their students in the skill of conflict resolution by modeling …
Continue ReadingGain Control of Your Classroom: Steps One & Two to Help You Stop Managing and Start Leading!
Have you lost control of your classroom? Or perhaps you never had control in the first place? This article provides strategies that will work for …
Continue ReadingIncrease Your Influence with Your Students & Start Leading: Steps Three Through Six
Do you want to have a well-run classroom where students pay attention and actually learn? The secret is being an effective leader. Learn some steps to …
Continue ReadingStaying on top of Tools & Technology as a Teacher: Three Tips
Every professional must carry the appropriate tools in order to be taken seriously. It should be no different than teachers. There are many ways you …
Continue ReadingHow Appearance & Demeanor Affect Your Professional Image as a Teacher
“You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure” Zig Ziglar once stated. In education, success doesn’t necessarily have to …
Continue ReadingWorking on Your Image as a Professional Teacher: Displaying Your Credentials
Teachers often feel that their profession is neither valued nor respected, but there is so much they can do to foster a professional image of …
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