How To Deal With A Difficult Parent
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In all of my years of teaching, I can count on one hand the number of ‘difficult parents’ I had to face. But when I did, it was extremely challenging.
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Teaching: The art & science of helping people learn
Shifting Your Assessments To Grow Higher-Level Thinking
Shifting Your Assessments To Grow Higher-Level Thinking Read More
Since students typically perform better on low-level thinking items, teachers may believe students understand more deeply than they actually do.
Teaching Empathy In The Classroom: A Quick-Guide
Teaching Empathy In The Classroom: A Quick-Guide Read More
Teaching empathy in the classroom? Start a Random Acts of Kindness project so students can support a classmate, or someone in their community.
6 Immediate Strategies For Improving Teacher Morale
6 Immediate Strategies For Improving Teacher Morale Read More
Rediscovering the human elements of teaching and learning is among the most powerful strategies for improving teacher morale.
When Schools Think More About Data Than Understanding
When Schools Think More About Data Than Understanding Read More
Teaching is easy. Teaching well is very, very hard to do day in and day out, especially in the schools that need it most.
10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition
10 Simple Icebreakers For Kids: Elementary Students Edition Read More
One of the most simple icebreakers for kids is asking them to improve something–this encourages open-ended thinking and creativity.
16 Ways To Reduce Teacher Workload
16 Ways To Reduce Teacher Workload Read More
Working hard also means being smart. Prioritizing, collaborating, and working with a ‘do less’ partner can all help you reduce your workload as a teacher.
Remote Teaching? Before You Check Work, Check Their Well-Being
Remote Teaching? Before You Check Work, Check Their Well-Being Read More
It’s time to shift focus from checking to see if students are completing remote learning assignments to checking if students are ‘okay.’