Does this sound familiar?
You labored all night creating a thoughtful, engaging lesson. You were confident that your students would enjoy it, only to have your excitement—and theirs—dashed by the antics of a handful of students. You spent all your time writing names on the board, calling out troublemakers’ names, and “ssshh-ing” them. You’re exhausted, irritated—both with them and yourself—and dispirited...
Sunday, October 27, 2019
Thursday, October 10, 2019
A Teacher Survival Kit
My students' supply list has been handed out, posted on our school website for the last six weeks. The list includes pencils, papers, markers, colored pencils, and all of the normal necessities needed throughout the year. Now that they are all set, it is time for me to start putting together...
Monday, October 7, 2019
10 Tips on What Makes A Great Teacher
What makes a great teacher? Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of the subject matter, curriculum, and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire...
Sunday, October 6, 2019
My Thoughts on The Homework Debate
Yesterday I write a post on Should Homework be Banned, in which I list the Pros & Cons of Homework in Schools thoughts on the "homework debate". Being a teacher I began thinking about where I fall in this often controversial discussion and what my thoughts are about having...
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Should Schools Allow Students To Have Homework? Pros and Cons of Homework
The question of whether students should have homework is not new. With more and more kids and their parents stating that they have almost no time to live because of the homework children get at school, educators started wondering whether giving them homework is really such a good idea.
To...
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