Tag: teachered
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Is use of technology necessary in classrooms?
**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 ... -
Why Some Educators Leave the Profession
It’s not always pleasant to talk about, but people leave the teaching profession for many reasons. -
4 Myths about Gifted Learners, Debunked
By Matthew Lynch While gifted may seem an enviable status, there are many myths and misperceptions at work. Many gifted students feel isolated and misunderstood by ... -
There are fewer than 100 black professors in Britain – why?
**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 ... -
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.
