Among the thousands of teachers in America, one particular group in this profession deserves to be recognized more than the others - they are the special education teachers. They are a group of..
The arrival of September and a new school year looms. For some this is a much-anticipated event bursting with excitement and bolstered by confidence. For others, there is apprehension and even dread...
In general terms, illiteracy is an inability to use language -- an inability to read, write, listen and speak. Today, it is usually taken to mean being unable to read and write at a level adequate..
Just wanted to get this out, off my chest. About 8 months ago, I received bombarding harassing emails from a stranger who turned out to be a Chinese "girl" (her gender is questionable due to her..
Ignoring evaluation means surrendering an important tool we can use to judge our students' abilities and our own success as teachers. However, care must be used when evaluating students. From a..
Teaching is such a hard thing to do anymore. I'm wiped out. I feel that everytime I make it one step... also doing good work. Ask other teachers who teach the same grade & subject as you...
Hillary Scott is a sociology lecturer in Ballbate College in Alamo, Idaho. Coming to college is a big change for students as many students notice that the college environment is completely different..
Children learn basics of pronunciation and grammar as soon as they start school, and then move onto comprehension by reading complex books and academic essays. Furthermore, students become better at..
Many quality home-school curricula have existed for many decades, some even over a century. And because they have been around for so long, these companies now provide some of the best homeschooling..
Learning our speed reading methods is easy and financially beneficial in life. Even if you are just learning for pleasure, you can read an entire book in under an hour. Anyone can double their..
When you’ve reached past 65 and you have most of your marbles and physical health left, life can often be a terrible drag. Case in point: I’ve always lived a very active life – in the rôles of..
English as a Second Language classes help adults and children learn to speak, write and read in the English language. People in these classes often have contrasting backgrounds and are able to speak..
Hitch your wagon to a star How to impress, encourage, and motivate your students using unconventional ways In my view, the most difficult moment for almost all teachers is having to impress and..
Introduction If you are planning to learn first aid skills for personal reasons or for your students, first aid training is essential. Nowadays, medical emergencies are things you can never avoid,..
Introduction It is universally recognized that the teacher is the key person in an education system. He/She enjoys the high esteem and prestigious status sometimes denied to kings and emperors and..
Where are your "edges" or your "boundaries?" Where do you draw the line? Do you? A boundary is "something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent" (Merriam-Webster). As a teacher, you need to..
Teaching is arguably one of the least appreciated professions. Year after year, teachers are responsible for educating and guiding our youth to grow and prosper; however, they continue to be..
Kriminy, gadzooks and little fishes, folks! Granted, some teachers have inspired great interest in reading, history, math, geography ... even personal hygiene ... but "HEROES" ??? Isn't that..
Learning English as a second or foreign language can be difficult for some students. There are several different ways to learn, and many people benefit from a wider approach than the traditional..
By the time my children were 2 they could recognize at least 20 words in a variety of situations. They loved reading and were keen to learn. When other parents heard about this, they also wanted..
America has always been referred to as a melting pot, but ideally, it's a place where we strive to invite everyone to celebrate exactly who they are. As the US population is becoming increasingly..
The beginning of the school year is incredibly stressful. With meetings, Open House, getting everything "ready", no sleep and long hours - it can get to you. I have found a few tricks that help me at..
By Kevin Donlin No doubt about it -- job interviews can be intimidating. Especially when it comes time to ask your own questions of the interviewer. Do it right and you'll set yourself apart from..
Are you aware that there is a crisis in the American educational arena today? That the children who live in the greatest super power country of the entire world are no longer the brightest nor the..
It is quite evident that some of us are still looking for retired teacher jobs. However, there are circumstances that disallow such that are already out of our control. Much more in spite of the..
Teaching English as a foreign language has been a very lucrative career these past few years. It opened doors of opportunities to a lot of people who previously thought that a teaching career could..
In days of old, teachers educated their students using nothing more than a chalkboard and some chalk. Today's teachers often have many more tools in their arsenal. With the array of teaching..
There are many theories and opinions about how to teach English but here I would like to address the very nuts and bolts of what I do to teach beginners. As soon as you meet your student greet them..
Public speaking, for an introvert like myself, was always a no no for me. But now I can do it with ease. Let me share the methods and the process I went through, and how this can work for you too...
Recently in the Toronto Star there was an article about the use of student response systems in the classroom. Student response systems (SRS) are similar to what the audience uses to vote, on..
Gaming is something that almost everyone enjoys. It’s something that’s integrated into our very systems – something that we automatically equate to ‘fun’. We’ve been playing games even as..
If you want to reduce classroom management problems, make your lessons more interactive, more cooperative, more engaging and more FUN then you must try the "needs-focused" approach to teaching. The..
Negotiables: These are rules that the experts largely agree can be broken to good effect. In formal writing (such as a doctoral dissertation), the strict rules would still apply. But in informal..
So you’ve been offered a job in the Gulf. The pay’s great, and it’s tax free too. However, there is one step you must take – and that’s to research your employer before accepting the job...
You know this student. Perhaps too well. How could you not? Early in the semester this particular student will make his or her presence known mostly by name. You will hear about the student again and..
Learning English as a second or foreign language can be difficult for some students. There are several different ways to learn, and many people benefit from a wider approach than the traditional..
I would not advise yelling at them. This makes it seem that you're even more out of control and lets them know that they have successfully pushed your buttons. The problem is that the kids with whom..
