Looking at Teachers Among Us: A Workshop in Conceptions of Teaching

This learning experience fosters awareness of representations we see, and don't see, in the media. Learners list TV programs, games, and films they enjoy, identify characters' ethnic, religious, (dis)ability, and sexual orientation...

An interesting resource that might work best in an upper level art course, this handout provides a list of nine websites where young artists can read and study about all forms of art. These online resources range from a dictionary of...

If you are looking for an aid in teaching about safety in our food industry, this presentation might fit the bill. It begins by telling the history of food laws and development of the regulatory agencies. Each agency is described in...

For history teachers, history buffs, or the would-be politicians in your class, this app offers up an insider's perspective on the day-to-day discussions that take place on the floor of the United States House of Representatives and...

Study like a guru. Generate flashcards, set study reminders, track your progress, connect with classmates, and search for already created study materials. You can toss all of your cards in your virtual backpack and flip through them in...

Teaching children of any age about genocide or The Holocaust can be difficult, as the content is sensitive and often emotional. This academic article was written by an educator and is intended to help you consider multiple aspects of...

Students characterize various traditional conceptions of teaching and will these conceptions to authentic teaching situations. They will have information that will help them bridge the gaps between people who hold different conceptions...

Liability, deductible, premium ... what do these words mean, and how do they relate to insurance? Scholars complete a pre-test, matching vocabulary activity, and insurance timeline worksheet and become familiar with these terms. Next,...

Students review advice given for substitute teaching.  In this substitute teaching lesson, students discuss important information that every substitute teacher needs to know, they also review lesson plans substitute teachers can use.