Tag: New Teacher

8 Types Of Imagination

TeachThought Staff Sep 24, 2018

Here, Dr. Murray Hunter has offered eight types of imagination we use on a daily basis, from constructive to empathic and dreaming.

20 Observable Characteristics Of Effective Teaching

TeachThought Staff Sep 17, 2018

What makes an effective teacher? Or more specifically, what observable characteristics might you see and hear?

15 Interesting Ways To Start Class Tomorrow

Terry Heick Sep 11, 2018

The best part of ‘Count to 10’ is that it gives students who may not be the ‘best’ at other things a…

The Importance Of Being Specific In Assessment Of Learning

TeachThought Staff Aug 27, 2018

When seeking to develop skills,  feedback (and it must be timely) is only useful if it informs the student what areas need…

How To Never Run Out Of New Ideas As…

Terry Heick Aug 13, 2018

Just like a great teacher can teach anything, a great learner can learn from almost anything–and teachers are first learners.

Getting To Know Students Starts With Asking The Right…

TeachThought Staff Aug 12, 2018

Want To Get To Know Your Students? Ask The Right Questions. contributed by Dawn Casey-Rowe, Teacher It’s back to school time! Whether…

7 Ways To Improve Parental Involvement In The Classroom

TeachThought Staff Aug 7, 2018

Everyone agrees that parental involvement in student learning is important, and in fact a key factor in their success.

5 Ways To Engage Reluctant Learners

TeachThought Staff Aug 6, 2018

While there are no magic bullets, certain principles & strategies can harness the intrinsic motivation that lies at the heart of each…