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it seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days. therefore, you probably aren’t too surprised to find that there are a lot of apps you can use to enhance your teaching, simplify your job, and manage your stress. check out these...
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for the uninitiated, teach for america is an alternative certification program that recruits people to become teachers in high needs schools for a...
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mentors can make all the difference for a first-year teacher. mentors provide you with support, guidance, and advice on things like classroom...
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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...
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as i’ve mentioned before, student teaching is a very important step in your career. so you’ll want to prepare well for your first day of student...
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if you’re thinking of becoming a teacher, you’ve probably heard the term “student teaching.” but what is student teaching, and why is it so...
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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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research organizations, government agencies and news reporters all concur: parental involvement is one of the biggest factors—perhaps the biggest...
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good question! the traditional path to teaching is to earn an education degree and your teaching licensure at the same time. however, while that is...
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what should your student teaching outfits look like? what to wear may sound like a silly question, but it’s important . . . and surprisingly easy to...
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so you want to become a teacher. but what subject should you teach? this is a big decision because different subjects require different teacher...
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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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the national education association and the u.s. department of education both report that alternative paths to teacher certification are on the rise....
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it’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. that really adds up (especially if you need...
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when i was a new teacher, i had several kids in my class that had something called an iep. trouble was, i had no idea what an iep was! now, they are...
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inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. research shows us that not only is...
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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 a teacher, you have to keep track of a lot of different things at once. every student has their own individual needs, assignments, and test...
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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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teaching can sometimes feel like a frustrating exercise in “teaching to the middle.” by knowing how to individualize lessons for your students, you...
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teaching is a stressful job. even if you're good at staying organized, the stress just seems to build up. it can also be especially stressful during...
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teacher salaries are a political “hot-button” topic these days. with education reform and state budget reform, there’s a lot of debate about how much...
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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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for a new teacher, nothing’s more terrifying than an out-of-control classroom. veteran teachers don’t care for this situation either, but new...
