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It seems like there’s an app for just about everything these days. Therefore, you probably aren’t too surprised to find that there are a lot of apps you can use to enhance your teaching, simplify your job, and manage your stress. Check out these...
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For the uninitiated, Teach for America is an alternative certification program that recruits people to become teachers in high needs schools for a...
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Mentors can make all the difference for a first-year teacher. Mentors provide you with support, guidance, and advice on things like classroom...
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One lesson that I quickly learned when working with students is that it’s important to build a relationship with them. Students need to trust you and...
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As I’ve mentioned before, student teaching is a very important step in your career. So you’ll want to prepare well for your first day of student...
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If you’re thinking of becoming a teacher, you’ve probably heard the term “student teaching.” But what is student teaching, and why is it so...
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Incorporating games into your lessons is one of many teaching strategies. And it has many benefits. First, it is a great way to get students up and...
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Research organizations, government agencies and news reporters all concur: parental involvement is one of the biggest factors—perhaps the biggest...
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Good question! The traditional path to teaching is to earn an education degree and your teaching licensure at the same time. However, while that is...
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What should your student teaching outfits look like? What to wear may sound like a silly question, but it’s important . . . and surprisingly easy to...
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So you want to become a teacher. But what subject should you teach? This is a big decision because different subjects require different teacher...
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We've already taken a look at ideas for student teaching that will help engage your kids and make your experience a great one. As your student...
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Technology advancements have changed the way teachers do a lot of things in the classroom. Not only is technology helpful, but it’s become necessary...
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The National Education Association and the U.S. Department of Education both report that alternative paths to teacher certification are on the rise....
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It’s no secret that teachers are often stuck paying for classroom supplies from their own pockets. That really adds up (especially if you need...
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When I was a new teacher, I had several kids in my class that had something called an IEP. Trouble was, I had no idea what an IEP was! Now, they are...
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Inclusion is creating a community in your classroom that includes both students with and without disabilities. Research shows us that not only is...
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In order to help each student, it’s important to get to know them. How they learn and the things that interest them are greatly impacted by their...
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As a teacher, you have to keep track of a lot of different things at once. Every student has their own individual needs, assignments, and test...
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As you prepare for your teaching interview, it’s important to know what questions could be asked of you. That way, you can start thinking about how...
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Teaching can sometimes feel like a frustrating exercise in “teaching to the middle.” By knowing how to individualize lessons for your students, you...
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Teaching is a stressful job. Even if you're good at staying organized, the stress just seems to build up. It can also be especially stressful during...
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Teacher salaries are a political “hot-button” topic these days. With education reform and state budget reform, there’s a lot of debate about how much...
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How do you create fun teaching worksheets? Do fun and worksheets even belong in the same sentence together? Let’s face it. Most students don’t want...
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For a new teacher, nothing’s more terrifying than an out-of-control classroom. Veteran teachers don’t care for this situation either, but new...
