Tag: teacher quality
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A Day in the Life of a Teacher
What do teachers do in the classroom? That question seems simple enough, but teachers do a lot more than you may have observed in your experience as ... -
2 Quick Fixes for Easy Lesson Planning
Creating and writing lesson plans are activities common to basic teacher education courses. Before entering a classroom, young educators are taught how to meticulously plan their ... -
How Teachers Can Dramatically Impact America’s Future
In the age of globalization, education—particularly in mathematics and science—has become critical to ensuring America’s role as a leader on the worldwide stage. Americans are convinced ... -
6 Reasons to Respect Teaching as a Profession
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a profession is defined as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.” Ballantine and Spade list six ... -
5 Professional Commitments You Need to Make as a Teacher
To be a professional, you must act, think, and present yourself like a professional should. Here are five professional commitments that are essential for you to ... -
Merit Pay in K-12 Education: What’s the Big Debate Over??
One hotly contested issue is compensating teachers through merit pay. The philosophy behind merit pay is to reward teachers who produce better results in the classroom. -
If You Want to Be a Teacher, You Have to Know This (Part II)
If you’re looking to become a teacher, you should probably know about the InTASC standards. The Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) has identified ... -
For Aspiring Teachers Only: Can You Find a Job After Graduation?
You’ve taken the classes, decided which subjects and grade levels you want to specialize in, have an idea as to which school settings you might want ... -
4 Undeniable Challenges of Teaching Today
Any teacher will tell you that teaching is a challenging job. It tests not only the physical endurance of those who decide to teach but also ... -
Brand New Teachers: 5 Things You Should Know Before Your First Teacher Evaluation
As a new teacher, be aware that there are evaluations by school Principals or other administrators that you must endure. Such evaluations may bring about some anxiety ...