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All teachers are not the same. Different teaching styles result in effective teaching. There are, however, some surprising aspects that students value.

Leaving back to school preparations until the last minute can lead to unnecessary stress and paying higher prices. Ease stress by getting things done early this year.

Looking for a dance studio that suits your needs? Here is a guide to help.

A brief reminder to burgeoning teachers about why it's worth going through the pains of teaching--especially once the paychecks start rolling in.

This introductory lesson works for secondary students in all subject areas. By writing an intro letter, teachers can model the assignment and learn about their students.

By adhering to five steps, teachers have the power to enable all students to master content and be successful on standardized tests.

Teachers have access to enormous amounts of student data, most of which goes ignored and unused. Simple research can help assessment and reveal vital clues for teaching.

It is very difficult to be a successful teacher if you subconsciously attempt to live up to the reputation of the experienced and respected teacher that you replaced.

As inappropriate internet communication increases, school systems and boards must grapple with privacy issues that affect professional standards of behavior by teachers.

The development of student grading is a story of trial and error. The hectic process serves to help explain why assessment practices are still inconsistent.

Median grading is a possible alternative to averaging, but few examples are offered. Here is one of sample technique teachers might consider for median grading.

Teachers strive for grading objectivity, but human judgment is always involved. Uniformity might be all that is possible and that might be good for teachers and students.

Teachers use a variety of procedures to grade and evaluate students. Some make sense - many don't. Grading on the curve is still used in many schools.

The way students assessed was never developed in an orderly fashion. Standaridzed rules for grading don't exist. The lack of systematic assessment has created confusion.

True-False "questions" are usually included as part of a larger assessment. Of course, the items are or questions, rather statements that may or may not be true.

One of the toughest parts of being a teacher is to be controlled. It's easy to say things that can destroy motivation, make students doubt their ability, or cause anger.

Schools in the nation are grade-oriented. Pop-quizzes have been used for decades as a way to increase student vigilance. How do pop-quizzes measure up as an assessment?

A list of reading strategies to use with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

How many students pass the GED at Fort Jackson, S.C., the Army's largest training base? 99%!!

Veteran teachers are often asked to mentor a student teacher. The following are some tips to help overcome the initial anxiety and help smooth the way.

Strategies that help increase self-esteem and motivation in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

Actions or the lack of them speak loudly to students. Students quickly figure out what Teacher #1 will tolerate and what Teacher #2 will not.

No Child Left Behind was enacted in 2001. Has it made any real impact on our schools?

Sending your child to pre-school is an important decision to make, more importantly is choosing the pre-school. Here are a few criteria to consider.

A list of teaching strategies to use when teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

A list of classroom strategies to use when teaching children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

In A Handmade Life, Bill Coperthwaite promotes voluntary and firsthand education that values nature, community and physical work.

Bill Coperthwaite's prescriptions for our children: a varied context of home and community, and a feeling of usefulness through work.

Experiential education is defined, simply, as learning by doing. Experiential learning activities can help students better learn and retain course concepts.

It happens all the time. Someone logs into Facebook and there's a "Friend Request" waiting. This article covers the ins and outs of Friend Requests on Facebook.

A list of homework strategies to use with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

A list of strategies to increase lecture retention for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

Dialogue journals are a fantastic tool for building relationships between middle schoolers and their teachers. Here's how to organize and implement them successfully.

Thousands of people try to learn to play the guitar each year. Some take the cheap option and try to learn through a web site. Are they dooming themselves to failure?

A list of strategies to help when teaching math to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

The last ten minutes of a lesson can be fun and motivating. Ending it properly can motivate the students and improve your classroom management.

With so many creative ideas for classroom management, teachers must keep trying until they find a method that works for their particular mix of students.

Get your students thinking more creatively! Experiment with some creative ideas and methods. This article will give some insight about the use of graphic organizers.

Classroom management includes motivating students in art lessons otherwise the students may not reach their creative potential.

Report card time means individual comments on each child's report card. Teachers need to take this task seriously.

Classroom management can be a new teacher's worst nightmare. Teacher mentors can suddenly become a new teacher's best friend.

A list of strategies helpful in improving social skills in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

A list of classroom strategies to use when testing children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).

Anyone who uses a computer should know touch typing. Speed is not important, but accuracy is! Learning touch typing is fun with TuxTyping, an Open Source project.

Using movies in the classroom can be an effective way for teachers to engage students in course material if teachers take some important precautions.

Homework often frustrates both students and parents. By switching gears from work at home to leaning at home, teachers can build a stronger home school relationship.

Grades are assigned by professors. By understanding their psyche, the way grading really works, and the student's role in the equation, Any student can raise their GPA.

Effective classroom management and preparation are essential to survival as a substitute teacher. Flexibility, backbone and a "bag of tricks" are the keys to success.

Students and parents respond negatively to teachers that do not follow their own classroom rules, or circumvent established school policy, yet expect students to do so.

A list of organization and memory strategies for children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd), also known as attention deficit disorder (add).