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Sometimes you get a feeling about one or more of your students that they are wise beyond their years. Pay attention to this feeling. Gifted students should be identified as soon as possible so that they are provided with educational services that will help them realize their great potential. Learn to recognize students in your…

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…

The Traffic Light Procedure allows you to identify which students need your help when your class is working on an assignment at their desks. Give students three stacks of sticky notes (red, green, and yellow) at the beginning of the year. Explain that the sticky notes will help you know who needs help with an…

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…

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…

Exams can be stressful for many students. A teacher’s job is not only to teach, but to also alleviate the exam stress of students so they can best demonstrate what they have learned. Here are some suggestions. Provide your students with practical information to help them relax in the days before an exam: Get sufficient…

It’s important to build a rapport and trust with your students. A good way to do so is through personal storytelling. A good place to start is by telling your childhood story. Students will relate to you and will keep in mind that you too were once their age. Students love to hear about teachers’…

The Internet is a powerful tool for students. However, it can be misused by your students. It is important therefore to maintain safety policies regarding your students’ classroom use of the Internet. Check with your school principal about your school’s Internet policies. Ask if your school has a filtering system for all web searches. Make…

Here are criteria you can use when evaluating a student’s oral presentation. The extent to which the student demonstrates understanding of the topic. The extent to which the student is prepared and has appeared to rehearse the presentation. The extent to which the student speaks clearly and distinctly with no mispronunciations of words. The extent…

It is never easy to identify the point at which you should refer a student to the school counselor. You can sense that the time has arrived to do so when the student’s problems exceed you ability to help. Here are some signs that the time for referral has come. You see a significant change…

Introducing music to your students has many benefits. Songs can be used to teach new concepts and vocabulary. Movement to music helps students develop motor coordination. Counting songs can be used to reinforce math concepts. Music provides students with the opportunity to express their feelings and relieve tension. Music stimulates creativity. Music helps students develop…