Tag: teacher quality
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The First Year Teaching: Classroom rules and routines
Student defiance is a particularly unpleasant experience for all teachers, new and experienced. As a new teacher, you might be tempted to take the belligerent actions ... -
Classroom observations by video just as effective as in-person examinations?
An interesting study released by the Best Foot Forward Project, a part of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, examines how effective classroom observations ... -
3 Trends in Classroom Management and Discipline
Managing your classroom is all about the balance between learning within the classroom and discipline. Today, there are several popular schools of thought regarding classroom management ... -
Growing the Next Generation of Data Scientists
Note: Today’s guest post comes to us courtesy of Sriram Mohan, an associate professor of computer science and software engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre ... -
The First Year Teaching: How do I involve parents and the community?
Teachers are often the first line of defense when it comes to their students overall well-being. Academics aside, teachers have a big responsibility to students, both ... -
These 3 Advancements in Early Childhood Education Could Change Society
Even though education should begin as early as possible, there are only 15 states and the District of Columbia that require Kindergarten by law, and there ... -
The Private Life of a Teacher: Should It be Grounds for Dismissal?
Contemporary teachers have a tougher time keeping their work and personal lives separate than any of their predecessors. Social media alone has made it almost impossible ... -
6 Ways to Create a Culture of Learning
When schools make a positive change in the academic performance of their students, they are often led by highly involved and active school leaders. This doesn’t ... -
The Ultimate Demise of Common Core – Part III: The Logistics
From an idealogical perspective, the differences that divide Americans are also what make the nation unique and great. When it comes to education, however, there seems ... -
Teachers: How to Use Google Drive
By Catlin Tucker For teachers who are just getting started with Google, Google Drive can be intimidating! In preparation for a Google training, I’ve put together ...