Tips to be a better teacher, engage and work with learning disabilities.
Have you had a child get behind at school and tried to get them help? And you were just shot down? Have you dealt with a bullying problem, and the school refuses to help and remains in the stance there is no bullying problem? Your child is not understanding the work, but they will not... Continue Reading →
Positive Classroom Behavior Support Ideas The three school-wide behavior management approaches I have used include “PBIS,” “The Leader in Me” and the “Nurtured Heart Approach.” All three have good reasons and takeaways that I will incorporate in my teaching; however, I believe one helps me better at teaching as well as connecting with students. The... Continue Reading →
Assign roles and explain project if not done so already. Getting into your work groups: Step 1. Listen carefully to the instructions and any new information from the teacher. If you do not understand or need help, raise your hand. Step 2. Quietly gather all the materials you will need for your assignment and walk... Continue Reading →
Prevention, Not Intervention, have procedures in place Behavior problems can mostly be prevented by having a classroom management plan with procedures. Procedures tell a student what to do. If students know what to do, they will not do what they are not supposed to do. Effective teachers implement a classroom management plan that prevents problems from... Continue Reading →
One of the main factors for student achievement is to have a “blueprint” for teaching, for Classroom Management take must be developed and implemented as planning creates a roadmap for your success. As stated by experienced and successful teachers, “there are no elevators to success; you have to take the stairs.” (Gordon Cawelti, Ed., Handbook... Continue Reading →
This is the time of year when those of us who are parents are on the hunt for school enrollment. And, in this search, we are also looking for the best type of school for our children too. This can be Public, Private, Montessori, Religious, Charter, Academy or a Homeschool. These school models can be... Continue Reading →
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