There are different kinds of mentoring. Here are a few: 1. ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING This is traditional mentoring, sometimes referred to as a “Special Friend” or…
WHY, WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? Half of the U.S. youth population (17.6 million kids to be exact) is considered to be “at-risk” of getting into trouble…
THIRD PRINCIPLE: Teach vocabulary, writing, and reading together and keep it simple. YOUR JOB: Gather teaching materials that help illustrate words and their meanings. Real…
Twenty three of my twenty five years of teaching in public schools was with ESOL students from all over the world—from Asia to South America…
What is communication today, and has it changed? Do we, as educators, need to adjust our thinking, or continue to teach the same things we…
The lead may even be an excerpt or scene from a story, book, movie, or TV show. These are good because your reader may have…
Presentations are becoming ever more common as teachers change to student-centered classes. These may be students or possibly guest speakers addressing the class. Regardless of…
PowerPoint is a fantastic program that can make your classroom presentations come alive. It is at a basic level an interactive slide show. For advanced…
Choosing the best college for your undergraduate or graduate work is very important. Of course you have to consider location and cost, but it is…
In every classroom regardless of grade level, teachers are either answering questions or asking them. Effective teachers use both of these opportunities to create learning…