High School Archives - Page 10 of 20

The Last 15 Minutes of the Day as a Teacher

Isn’t it always amazing when you wrap up your lesson for the day and glance at the clock to see that dismissal will be in a minute or so? What about on those other days when you’re all set with your lesson, and there are still 10 or 15 minutes left until the bell rings? […]

Classroom

Try this to Keep Your Students Stress Free!

School can be just as stressful for students as it is for teachers. With so many expectations, responsibilities, and rules placed on their shoulders, it's no wonder education can be a serious source of stress. But as any good teacher should, helping students navigate stressful times to succeed can be incredibly rewarding. There are a […]

Behavior

Upset Parents

No matter how wonderful of a teacher you may be, there will be times when you have to deal with angry or upset parents. Let’s review a few pointers that can help you make the most out of a bad situation. If you stay calm to listen to their concerns and work to find a […]

Reading

Struggling Readers Statistics

For many teachers, attempting to transform your struggling readers into book-smart whiz-kids can seem a difficult, if not an impossible, task, especially for those with larger classes to teach. But it can make all the difference in going that extra mile for children struggling with reading. Reading is essential for children to have a bright […]

Motivation

How to Motivate Students

Motivating students to study hard and focus can be difficult at the best of times. This is particularly true at the beginning of a new semester when kids are still in the mood for a summer vacation. Fortunately, some things can be done to tackle short attention spans and get kids excited about learning new […]

Teaching

I’m a Traditional Teacher (Teaching Methods)

When it comes to teaching, sometimes the old ways are best. After all, if they've been working for generations, what needs to be changed? As an old-school teacher, I understand all the new and exciting ways modern teaching can help students. But injecting a little bit of tradition into the classroom can go a long […]

Inspirational

Teaching & Staying Motivated!

The further we get into the school year, the harder it is to muster up that same level of motivation we have in those first few new weeks. This is especially true when it comes to educators who have taught for more than a few years. After a while, it can feel like each year […]

Teaching

10 Ways to Introduce Social-Emotional Learning

Social and emotional learning (commonly referred to as SEL) is vital to a young person's development. SEL helps a child build the requisite skills and behaviors to effectively deal with everyday challenges and tasks related to ethics, social interaction, and self-management. Indeed, according to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), SEL can […]

Technology

Needed Teacher Apps!

While the use of mobile phones in class might once have been frowned upon, advancements in technology have meant that smartphone/tablet technology can now be useful for making education more interactive or exciting. The benefits of using technology in the classroom include the following: Independent learning is encouraged Student engagement is improved Life skills are […]

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