Recently, I watched as a group of elementary school students got off the school bus. To my surprise, many of them were looking down at cellphones. There was even a kindergartner or two who were talking on cellphones. As more and more students receive personal devices, part of a teacher’s…
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10 Reasons to Become a Teacher
The truth of the matter is that teaching isn’t a job for everyone. In fact, you should think long and hard about your reasons for becoming a teacher to determine if it’s the right profession for you. This is because teaching involves a great deal of intellectual, emotional, and even physical labor.…
Read MoreTop 10 Classroom Rules for Elementary School Students
Classroom rules are important to your class community. When students have rules, they know what your expectations are for them. They know what you want them to do, and they know that there are consequences for failing to follow the rules.
Read More9 Classroom Vocabulary Games to Use with Your Students
Vocabulary is an important part of every subject; there are always words that students need to learn in order to better understand the concepts being taught. Unfortunately, many students struggle to remember what unfamiliar vocabulary words mean, or feel intimidated by the idea of simply memorizing definitions. No matter your…
Read MoreWhat to Ask Your Cooperating Teacher Before Student Teaching
My university worked to determine my student teaching placement as soon as possible. This allowed me to reach out and introduce myself before I showed up on the first day. Along with a brief introduction, it’s a great time to ask a few questions to help you prepare for student…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Classroom Management
Classroom management. It’s a much-discussed topic in teacher education programs, continuing education courses, and among teachers and administrators. Teachers don’t want to spend their days reprimanding difficult students. They want to focus on the needs of their students. They want to help their students really grasp the lessons and increase…
Read MoreTop Study Tips for Kinesthetic Learners Preparing for the Praxis Core
Kinesthetic learners thrive with physical movement. That’s the way they learn best. So when it comes to studying, the most effective study tips for kinesthetic learners involve getting them moving. Here are 8 things that you can do while studying if you’re a kinesthetic learner.
Read MoreCreative Ways to Thank Your Cooperating Teacher
Your time as a student teacher is just about over. You’ve overcome your student teaching fears and you’ve learned some lessons. But there’s still one thing that you need to do: thank your cooperating teacher. Your cooperating teacher gave up their classroom in order to help you practice and hone in…
Read MoreHow to Write a Student Teaching Reflection
When student teaching is just about over, you’ll be expected to write a reflection of the experience. With the amount of time and energy that you’ve put into student teaching, you want this to truly reflect your experience.
Read MoreTeaching Interview Outfit 101: What to Wear
The moment you arrive on campus for a teaching job interview, you’re being evaluated. The interviewers are observing you and trying to decide whether or not you’d be the perfect fit for their school. To start the interview off on the right foot, check out these ideas for your teaching…
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