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one lesson that i quickly learned when working with students is that it’s important to build a relationship with them. students need to trust you and enjoy coming to class. as the time for your student teaching approaches, it’s important to find...
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incorporating games into your lessons is one of many teaching strategies. and it has many benefits. first, it is a great way to get students up and...
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we've already taken a look at ideas for student teaching that will help engage your kids and make your experience a great one. as your student...
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technology advancements have changed the way teachers do a lot of things in the classroom. not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary...
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in order to help each student, it’s important to get to know them. how they learn and the things that interest them are greatly impacted by their...
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as you prepare for your teaching interview, it’s important to know what questions could be asked of you. that way, you can start thinking about how...
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how do you create fun teaching worksheets? do fun and worksheets even belong in the same sentence together? let’s face it. most students don’t want...
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my friend struggled to get through her general classes. let’s just say that she didn’t get the straight a’s that she had hoped to get. she asked me,...
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substitute teaching requirements differ by school district. in some school districts, you may be able to substitute teach before completing your...
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you’ll use your student teaching portfolio when you apply for a job, ask for a promotion, apply for a grant, and for other situations. it’s evidence...
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someone once said, “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” that’s how i feel about teaching. teaching is not...
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there is lots of great technology to use in the classroom–one of which is tablets. if your classroom is lucky enough to have tablets for your...
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there are different things to know about teaching in each state. if you want to teach in alaska, here are some things that you should know.
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when students walk into your classroom, one of the first things that they want to know is where they should sit. many teachers choose to take away...
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you’ve worked hard throughout your student teaching experience. now that it’s the last day, you want to leave on a high note. you want to plan a fun...
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the moment you arrive on campus for a teaching job interview, you’re being evaluated. the interviewers are observing you and trying to decide whether...
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when student teaching is just about over, you’ll be expected to write a reflection of the experience. with the amount of time and energy that you’ve...
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your time as a student teacher is just about over. you've overcome your student teaching fears and you've learned some lessons. but there’s still one...
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kinesthetic learners thrive with physical movement. that’s the way they learn best. so when it comes to studying, the most effective study tips for...
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classroom management. it’s a much-discussed topic in teacher education programs, continuing education courses, and among teachers and administrators....
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my university worked to determine my student teaching placement as soon as possible. this allowed me to reach out and introduce myself before i...
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vocabulary is an important part of every subject; there are always words that students need to learn in order to better understand the concepts being...
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educators have discovered that exams aren’t the best form of assessment for every student. this is especially true with kindergartners. at this...
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you always want to have fun teaching. but sometimes you need quiet games in the classroom. maybe the weather has pushed recess indoors. maybe your...
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after spending so much time with your students, it’s hard to say goodbye to them. it's not one of the student teaching difficulties you've prepared...
