Do you want to know how to make an immediate connection with any class? You may wonder why some teachers gain immediate respect from their class no matter how intolerant, or hard to control the class is for other teachers. Some teachers seem to have a magic ability to settle and engage the hardest classes, [...]
Classroom Management Strategies
Establishing and maintaining effective parent-teacher communications is an important part of being a successful teacher. An excellent way to strengthen your connection with a student is through their parents. Parents know the child best, so they can be a beneficial resource for you as a teacher, making it necessary to maintain a strong teacher-parent relationship. [...]
Children misbehave. It’s an indisputable fact. But, the behaviour levels in our schools and in society as a whole have deteriorated to extremely low levels. So what can we, as teachers, do about it? The challenge is to figure out how to keep children motivated and focused in the classroom.
Effective behavior management is a cornerstone of successful teaching, enabling educators to create a conducive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. In the dynamic landscape of education, teachers often encounter diverse classroom settings with students exhibiting varying behaviors and attitudes. Therefore, implementing effective behavior management strategies is essential to address challenges, [...]
Preparing for the first day of school is crucial for setting the tone for the entire academic year, whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first teaching position. Here are some comprehensive strategies to ensure a smooth and successful start: Long-Term Planning: Begin preparing weeks by outlining your objectives, curriculum goals, and classroom [...]
Crafting an Effective Teaching Goal Statement: A Guide for Educators A teaching goal statement serves as a cornerstone for classroom success, similar in essence to a teacher’s mission statement. When written effectively, it becomes a guiding framework that aligns a teacher’s vision with actionable goals, ensuring both student and professional growth. Below is a comprehensive [...]
Most of the fifty states have now adopted the Common Core Standards, with full implementation for the 2014-2015 school year. This means that most schools and teachers are busy preparing to make the transition. Teachers have to revamp what they teach and how they teach the material to meet the demands of the new Common [...]
