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quiet games in the classroom: 5 games your students will love
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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writing a goodbye letter to students after student teaching
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...
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average starting teacher salaries by state
as you prepare to become a teacher, it’s good to know the average starting teacher salaries by state. what will you make at your first teaching job?...
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how to become a high school teacher
with my love for teaching and all things english, i knew that i wanted to teach high school. but the question remained how would i become a high...
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how to answer the “describe your teaching style” question
some interview questions can trip you up if you're not prepared ahead of time. i remember the first time i was asked, "how would you describe your...
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10 things to know before becoming a teacher
so, you’re thinking about becoming a teacher. before taking the plunge, here are 10 things that you should know.
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top questioning techniques in the classroom
there are lots of reasons for using questioning techniques as one of your teaching strategies in the classroom. you could use questions to engage...
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the pros and cons of using a classroom behavior chart
when using a classroom behavior chart, the teacher will have students move their name down when they fail to follow the rules or don’t behave in...
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should i become a college professor? 7 things to consider
if you’re looking into becoming a teacher, you’ve probably thought about all of your options as far as which grade to teach. licensed school...
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36 top jobs for teachers outside of the classroom
after completing student teaching, receiving your teaching certificate, and getting your first classroom, you may find that teaching just isn’t for...
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tips for new teachers: setting personal goals
goal setting is an important and ongoing part of any career. as a teacher, setting personal goals can help you stay focused and motivated. they can...
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top 10 teaching strategies to use in your classroom
a teaching strategy is the method you use to convey information to your students. there may be a particular strategy that works well with your group...
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top 10 tips to keep you awake while studying
after a long day of classes and fulfilling other responsibilities, it’s hard to keep your eyes open while studying--especially if you're trying to...
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top 10 classroom rules for elementary school students
classroom rules are important to your class community. when students have rules, they know what your expectations are for them. they know what you...
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25 questions to ask at a teaching interview
you’re sitting in a teaching interview. question after question comes your way, and you nail it! you’re feeling good about things. then, you get to...
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10 reasons to become a teacher
the truth of the matter is that teaching isn’t a job for everyone. in fact, you should think long and hard about your reasons for becoming a teacher...
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do cellphones belong in the classroom?
recently, i watched as a group of elementary school students got off the school bus. to my surprise, many of them were looking down at cellphones....
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5 accelerated teacher certification programs to consider
let’s face it. it’s very hard to get a teacher certification without putting your life on hold at some point in your training. even with flexible...
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all about act accommodations
acknowledging the mixed feelings educators have about standardized testing, they can be a good tool for measuring student learning, by allowing...
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the act fee waiver: supporting low income students
it’s no secret that testing can be a costly enterprise for students. even if a student forgos pricey tutoring, the cost of the test itself can be a...
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10 tips for acing the act essay
the act writing test is an optional, 40-minute component of the act. this section tests a student’s ability to craft an organized, well-articulated...
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what is the college board?
as high school teachers, we often reference the college board as our students prepare for the next stage in their academic careers. but who is this...
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what is the national career readiness certificate?
across high schools, there is plenty of preparation for college, from act and sat practice to college essay tutorials. but what about preparation for...
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the teacher's guide to answering questions about college
if you teach high school, and especially upperclassmen, you’ve probably fielded some questions from students along the lines of "why it is important...
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how to support high school test prep in your school's curriculum
as busy instructors who must simultaneously juggle our own subject curriculum and adequately prepare our students for the act, sat, and college...