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Pink Floyd, the most influential English rock band, seems to understand what real teaching is all about. The title above is a line from their song, Another Brick in the Wall Part 2. Knowing the typical responsibilities of a teacher, … Continue reading
Sometimes our minds are just filled up with too many thoughts. Say for example, worrying too much about what materials and how many to prepare, how much time to be allotted for an activity, and what not. Did You Ask Yourself … Continue reading
As children behave quite differently from adults, preschool teachers must be well-versed with the basic theories of early childhood development. Knowledge on the principles of Kohlberg, Piaget, Dewey, Froebel and Montessori will serve as your strong foundation as an educator … Continue reading
Some people may think tablets are nothing more than fancy toys for those who love electronics. That’s an opinion that more and more teachers are starting to disagree with as they see the benefits of tablets in the classroom. Tablets … Continue reading
There is an app available through iTunes that many Apple device users have previously overlooked. Have you tried iTunes U yet? If you haven’t, you might soon. iTunes U is an incredible app that gives you access to free education … Continue reading
Much has been made of late of the importance of sport and exercise in schools. For many education authorities, funding has been cut, and there has been growing concern that many schoolchildren are simply not getting enough exercise. Many are … Continue reading
Teachers operate in a unique legal situation. The legal relationship between teachers and students is not quite like any other relationship the law recognizes. It provides teachers with significant rights and responsibilities with respect to their students, similar, but not … Continue reading
A “formula” for writing essays comes from school teachers early in your education. Remember? It consists of three basic parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Besides these basics are just a couple of tips to keep in mind; … Continue reading
Most children will be the victims of bullying at some point in their childhood. This is an unfortunate reality of being a kid. However, bullying is never acceptable and is incredibly hurtful. For a child, being bullied can be absolutely … Continue reading
One of my pet peeves is the exclusion of special education students for school academic activities like science fairs. Most special education students are capable of creating a science fair project if they are given the right tools and guidance. … Continue reading