With Thanksgiving break coming up and Christmas break not far behind, the routine of school becomes daunting and tedious, as students begin to count down the days until they…
Tests, Tests, Tests! Saying the word “test” in the classroom often evokes eye rolls, slumped shoulders and heavy sighs in the anticipation of a not-so-stellar grade. Hands immediately pop up…
Feedback is an essential part of the learning process and it comes in a variety of forms: positive, negative, constructive, written, verbal, the list goes on. At its best, feedback…
Picture this: you’ve just finished teaching, and the bell rings for lunch. The same six or seven students actively participated, asking and answering questions and making comments. As you walk…
When it comes to teaching, a “one size fits all” approach will not be effective. Every student is different and offers a unique perspective. Lecturing on the history of the…
Teach with the End in Mind Imagine yourself leaving school on the last day of the year. You are walking to your car with a handful of materials, and just…
Why and How to Make it Relevant Young people are passionate and full of energy, yet when they step into our classrooms they often appear sloth-like, glossy-eyed and entirely unmotivated.…
A new classroom, a new subject, a new teacher, and a new peer group— many of your students are experiencing quite a bit of “new” at the start of the…
End of Year Tips to Set You Up for Next Year We all know how stressful the beginning of a school year can be. There is never enough time…
It’s mid-April and many teachers are watching their students hit that near-the-end slump. This usually manifests itself in less engagement in lessons and a general sense of apathy. So how…