Tag: teacher quality
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Don’t Walk Into a Classroom Without Knowing This About Non-English Speakers
Let’s have a brief discussion about English Language Learners and Limited English-Proficient students. Students who are not proficient in English are referred to as English language ... -
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Instead of textbooks, why not pay teachers for content?
By Brandon Wilmarth As an English teacher in Oklahoma’s Moore Public Schools, I was recruited by some textbook providers to help them create content. It was ... -
The Issue At Hand: Unpacking the Argument For and Against Subject-Centered Curriculum
What’s the best way to structure a curriculum? The debate rages on, but many in the world of education are learning towards the side of subject-centered ... -
Malfeasance, Misfeasance, and Nonfeasance: Are You Unwittingly Committing One of These?
In today’s increasingly litigious society, teachers need to know that they are liable for injuries and mishaps that happen to the students under their care. Teachers ... -
Your Legal Rights as An Educator: On Contracts and Due Process
The legalities involved with employment account for some of the most fundamental legal issues. Because teachers are not self-employed, and are employees of a particular organization ... -
10 Education-Related Movies All Teachers Should Watch
The factor that ultimately determines how successful students will become academically is the teacher(s) that they are assigned to. The qualities of good teachers are varied; ... -
Use These 4 Time-Tested Tips to Motivate Your Students
One of the pitfalls when it comes to motivating students is that teachers get themselves too fixated on curriculum. Teachers are afraid that when students fall ... -
Four Diverse Educational Models Born from Reform Discontent
While many alternative schools have sprouted from discontent around efforts to reform public schools, some of these new schools feature entirely new models. Why keep trying ... -
Understanding The State’s Role in School Reform
School reform is a process that occurs on many levels and involves several layers of responsible parties. While the U.S. government is the largest entity involved ... -
The Power of 140 Characters
**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 posts are ...