Teacher Education Articles for Teachers

Rushing to Succeed

01-06-12

In our rush to cover all aspects of the standards, we are constantly under pressure to produce tangible results. We want our students to turn in something that will impress our department heads, look good in student portfolios, or satisfy parents and enable us to check a box. Back to Basics Wit...

Guiding Your Curriculum with the Help of Essential Questions

09-28-11

When you sit down and look at a list of the standards that need to be taught in a school year, it can get rather overwhelming. Some school districts give their teachers a pacing guide with a year’s worth of curriculum laid out. For me, this seems like a mixed blessing. It’s a great to...

Using Creative Techniques to Get Students to Read

08-31-11

Sometimes trying to get students to read can be challenging. One of the reasons students give for not wanting to read is that that they can’t find books that they find interesting. Teachers can provide a list of books that they think students might like, but this might not do the trick. Her...

A Politically Correct Version of Hangman

08-18-11

In the politically correct environment of the 21st Century, teachers are coming under fire for doing and saying things in the classroom that previously did not cause any problems. I know a teacher who was reprimanded for playing the classic game Hangman in her class, because a parent thought that...

Creative Homework Assignments Can Motivate Students

06-30-11

It’s easy to get into a routine in which you give students the same type of homework each week. There’s usually a spelling packet and math worksheets involved. While these types of homework assignments serve a purpose, there are ways to incorporate additional activities to make learni...

Goal Setting and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone

06-29-11

Teachers often have their students participate in goal setting activities. While it’s true that it is a good idea to learn how to set goals, and meet them, from a young age, it’s also a splendid idea for teachers to do the same. Even if you teach the same grade every year, and the sta...

Preparing for a Valentine's Day Party

02-07-11

Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate friendship in your classroom. Everyone usually brings in treats and Valentine cards for the rest of the class. Here are some ways to properly prepare for the big day, keep your classroom organized and parties running smoothly. The first thing to do is ...

Creating a Great Relationship With Students and Parents

12-24-10

Positive communication is the foundation for every successful relationship. Therefore, the relationship a teacher has with students and their parents has to be based on good communication in order to flourish. Here are some ways to successfully keep that line of communication open and to cre...

Conflict Resolution in the Classroom

11-19-10

As teachers, we don't just teach students about math, science, and language, we also teach them how to become functional adults. One of the lessons that we teach on a daily, and sometimes hourly, basis is how to get along with others. Conflicts often occur outside at recess or lunch, but the effe...

Parent/Teacher Conferences

11-10-10

When you are getting ready for parent/teacher conferences, you should keep in mind that communicating with parents about student progress can be tricky. Some parents take criticism and suggestions in stride, others do not. Therefore, when you hold conferences, it is important to be sensitive. Put...

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