As a teacher, you know that end of year tests are responsible for some of the greatest stress for both students and yourself. No matter how much you’ve prepared students with new material and practice reviews, the testing itself can be the cause of tremendous anxiety.
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Is your class study-friendly? The right classroom layout for students
Classroom High School Middle School Teachers
Chances are, your classroom layout looks pretty different than the one you experienced as a student. Over the past few decades, the set-up of classrooms has changed, emphasizing a focus on collaborative work and student-centered discussion. Though the traditional classroom model might be of desks in a row facing the…
Read MoreHow to Support High School Test Prep in Your School’s Curriculum
Classroom High School Teachers Test Prep
As busy instructors who must simultaneously juggle our own subject curriculum and adequately prepare our students for the ACT, SAT, and college readiness in general, it can be hard to strike a balance. That’s why we’re here to help!
Read MoreThe Teacher’s Guide to Answering Questions about College
Classroom High School Teachers
If you teach high school, and especially upperclassmen, you’ve probably fielded some questions from students along the lines of “why it is important to go to college?” and “what should I study in college?” These are important questions to be able to answer. After all, college is an expensive investment,…
Read MoreDo Cellphones Belong in the Classroom?
Classroom High School Middle School Teachers
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…
Read MoreTop 10 Classroom Rules for Elementary School Students
Classroom Elementary Teachers
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
Classroom Elementary High School Middle School Teachers
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
Career Classroom 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 College Elementary High School Middle School Teachers
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 More7 Online Tools to Support Teachers in the Classroom
Classroom Teachers Technology
When it comes to helping students, few tools are as effective as a great classroom teacher. But a great classroom teacher with great tools? Unstoppable. Yet wading through the tons of resources out there to find the ones that can work for you takes time: this one has too many…
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