It has been amazing to travel back through the years of teaching children in my mind. Some memories bring me sadness, some make me laugh, and others make me wonder what took me so long to learn their ...
Understanding how to handle disruptive behavior in the classroom is an essential skill for every teacher. Classroom disruptions can ...
A couple of years ago, I was working as lead facilitator in an e-mentoring program for new teachers. Several recognized teachers from around the nation were contributing their very best “first days” ...
During his 1983 NCAA championship run, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano was asked by a reporter if he held “bed check” when the team was on the road. “Absolutely,” replied ...
The new “question-of-the-week” is: What are the best ways to introduce classroom rules in creative ways on my large classes (30-40 students per class)? That was the submitted question, and the one I ...
High school teacher Monte Syrie admitted that he wants his students to succeed, and that means getting rid of the textbook classroom rules. High school is already a social minefield for teenagers, and ...
Digital devices now shape daily instruction in K–12 classrooms. Laptops, tablets, and phones support research, collaboration ...
Pakefield High School introduced the new classroom rules at the start of the academic year A parent has described a new set of classroom rules implemented at a school, which includes giving pupils a ...