Teachers
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What You Need to Know: 5 Ideologies of Educational Philosophy
In today’s society many believe in ideologies and use these beliefs to govern their actions. Just as important as ideologies are to society, education ... -
The trendy classroom management strategy you should never use
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest ... -
Traditional or Alternate: What Teacher Preparation Program is Better?
When thinking about whether to pursue a traditional teacher education program or enter an alternate-route program, money is unfortunately a major consideration. Some studies ... -
The 4 Characteristics of a Healthy School Culture
School climate and school culture directly affect how successful your students will be. As a result, it is crucial for the school and the ... -
Ask An Expert: Should Teachers Give Spelling Tests?
Question: Should students be given weekly spelling tests? Rebecca S. Answer: First of all, thank you for your question. Weekly spelling tests are a ... -
New Teachers: 2 Educational Associations You Must Consider Joining
New teachers will sooner or later consider the option of joining an educational association. Educational associations not only provide support, but also continuing education ... -
3 Unconventional, Yet Perfectly Valid Reasons to Become a Teacher
Here are three slightly unconventional, yet perfectly valid reasons to become a teacher: -
Spend less time searching for classroom resources
A teacher’s job does not end when the school bell rings. From grading papers and prepping classroom materials, to creating lesson plans and seeking ... -
Listening, not testing, will improve children’s vocabulary
James Law, Newcastle University Every few months a story appears about the declining speech and language skills of children arriving in primary school. The ... -
Planning the Perfect Teaching Portfolio
The requirement for content knowledge versus education methods is a current debate in teacher education. Many argue that with a sufficient knowledge base, anyone ...
