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Opposite Behavior
A simple way to deal with an undesirable behavior is to request a behavior that is incompatible with the undesirable behavior. For example, if a student ignores a particular student in the class, request that he or she work with that student on a specific task that can earn each of them points toward a…
Read MoreResponse Time
Give students adequate time to respond to questions you ask during a lecture or a discussion. Allowing sufficient time enables students to think a question through before responding. The period of silence between your question and a student response is actually a positive.
Read MoreTransition to Middle School
Students entering middle school often have little understanding of how each year builds on previous years. If you are a sixth grade teacher, introduce the students to what they will be learning in middle school, and how it relates to what they have learned in elementary school. Provide bridging activities. For example, if the students…
Read MoreEliminate Hallway Disruptions
Students in elementary school sometimes have a difficult time going from one place in school to another without disruption. Here are some tips to reduce disruptions. When you have the students leave the classroom as a group, stand at the back of the line. This will allow you see all of the students. Bring math…
Read MoreLife Skills
Today’s teenagers are all about technology. However, there are some things students should know how to do that don’t involve technology. Provide instruction to your students for the following. How to write a check. It may seem obsolete with online bill pay and debit cards, but there will come a time when a check is…
Read MoreLight Exercise
Incorporate movement into your students’ day. This is especially important if physical education is no longer a part of your school’s curriculum. Teacher of core subjects can help teach students about fitness as part of their curriculum; even if it is just stretching. Getting in some movement before a long lecture or lesson helps students…
Read MoreLesson Objectives
Lesson objectives are one of the most vital parts of an effective lesson plan. Objectives provide a guide that allows the teacher to make sure that all the information taught is necessary to the main goals of the lesson. They also help teachers measure what the students have learned and achieved. Here are some guidelines…
Read MoreGuiding Students into Self-Publishing
High school students can be helped to become published authors through self-publishing projects. Self-publishing platforms, such as Amazon’s Create Space and Kindle Direct Publishing, allow virtually anyone to publish a book for free or minimal costs. Guiding students in this process provides them with real-world skills. Students would have to be engaged in editing, proofreading,…
Read MoreActivating Prior Knowledge
Generally, students learn a topic best when they already know some information about it. A lot of the time the information is inside their heads, but they don’t know how to access it. It is important to help students activate their prior knowledge. Here are some ways you can help students acquire prior knowledge about…
Read MoreThink, Pair, Share
This is a strategy to help students think about different topics, formulate their individual ideas, and then share them with other students. It is a great way to get the whole class involved. It gives students the opportunity to think about their ideas carefully, thereby increasing the quality of their responses. It’s also a way…
Read MoreIntegrating Art and Literature
For many students, creating art is enjoyable. You can utilize students’ enjoyment of art to help them get more from a novel than they can by simply reading it. Here are some art activities that can be used to enhance students’ appreciation of a novel. Each of these activities requires that students think carefully about…
Read MoreClass Newsletter
A class newsletter is an informal way to communicate with parents. Here are some of the many things you can include in a newsletter. Announcement of upcoming events. Items parents should have at home for class projects. Explanation of your classroom rules. Explanation of your grading policies. Various kinds of reminders. Samples of students’ writing…
Read MoreEncouraging Reluctant Readers
In every class there are students who don’t enjoy reading and resist reading, either out loud or to themselves. There are several strategies that can encourage reluctant readers to participate in class reading activities. Choose high-interest reading materials. As you get to know your students you’ll understand what really motivates each child. Some may be…
Read MoreThe Countdown
You may not realize it, but your students have been conditioned to change their behavior when a countdown is introduced. Sports, games shows, and video games often use a countdown to mark the end or beginning of something important. Game theorists note the countdown strategy as one of the key ways that games manipulate players’…
Read MoreDon’t Forget Your High Achievers
Teachers typically spend much of their time assisting low-achieving students. However, high-achieving students also need your assistance. Make sure that you are engaging both groups of students. Here are some ways you can help your high achievers. Have high achievers help low achievers with class assignments. However, be certain that the high achievers have completed…
Read MoreUsing the Chalkboard
The chalkboard is an important teaching tool. Here are some guidelines you should follow when using this tool. When beginning a lesson, write the date and the lesson objectives at the top left corner of the chalkboard. This will help both you and the student to stay on track. Divide your board into a large…
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