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9 Ways Teachers Can Move Inclusive Education Forward
A version of this article was originally published at MiddleWeb . I am all for change. In fact, I completely embrace it. I marvel at the fact that it is only when change occurs that improvements may be made to make some part of our world a better place. It is the essence of change to allow us to become a better version of ourselves. Yet, change doesn’t just happen. It must be sparked, followed through upon, and updated by human actions to make it successful. Inclusive education is a good example. Inclusion is one of those evolving changes that…
How to Stretch Your Classroom Budget
It’s a struggle to cover all of your classroom supply needs as school budgets continue to dwindle. Teachers spend roughly $500 out of pocket on supplies for the classroom. Yikes! Here are five ways to stretch your classroom budget so your students get the supplies they need, and you don’t break the bank. Check social media. Facebook is your friend.There are tons of groups and communities you can join where supplies are offered at discounted prices. Post in these groups to find what…
7 Ways Teachers Use Social Media in the Classroom
How are teachers infusing social media into their everyday lessons? Here are some examples and ideas for how to best engage students.
What Does Your Classroom Look Like? Design Matters, Say Researchers
A new report finds that simple factors like classroom lighting and use of color can have a significant impact on student performance.
To Learn A New Language, You've Got to Move More Than Your Mouth!
Language teachers often use a lot of gestures, especially in beginner level classes. New research shows there is a method to the kinesthetic madness.
Do Value-Added Estimates Identify Causal Effects of Teachers and Schools?
Tom Kane notes that the pace of education research has accelerated in recent years due to the availability of longitudinal data. He summarizes a large number of recent studies demonstrating that the value-added methodology used in most of that research provides valuable information on the causal effects of teachers and schools.
How Teachers and Schools Can Support Their Newcomer Students
Tan Huynh shares key ideas from author Louise El Yaafouri to both welcome newcomer students from other countries and create a school system that empowers them.
3 Ways Technology Is Reshaping Primary Schools
To me, primary school is memorizing times tables, Ms. White (Yes, I actually had a teacher that was named that) in the front of the classroom with a ruler in her hand, painstakingly writing and rewriting cursive letters, and standing up to read passages aloud. That was 1989. Today, primary school is using mobile apps to learn times tables, Ms. White (different White) standing in the back as students video conference with a zoologist in South America, writing and sharing digital stories on…
Five Student-Centered Ways to Support Unpacking Complex Text
Getting students to read and unpack complex text by locating evidence to support their ideas, and then evaluate what they’ve read requires a high level of critical thinking. Most classrooms house a range of readers and writers, each expected to do this highly complicated task. How can students be supported with appropriate learning experiences and texts so they can do such a high-level thinking task? While…
12 Ways to Thank Your Teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week
“Teachers are like angels on Earth, you just don’t have the wings” – Deb Delisle Why is it that once a year we rally around a special week (May 8 – May 12) to appreciate teachers? We should be showing our appreciation for the work that teachers put in each and every day! We’re always of the mindset that you should acknowledge those who make a positive impact in your lives, and with teachers being with students for almost 8 hours a day…
Five Ways to Tell If Teachers Are Checked Out
How can school leaders tell if they’re at risk of alienating or losing buy-in from teachers? In “Five Signs Your Staff Has Tuned Out” from the February issue of Education Update, experts suggest looking for these indicators. They’re not showing up. The most obvious sign that teachers are disengaged is when they’re regularly calling in sick, says Baruti Kafele, former principal and author of The Principal…
4 Ways Your Child with Special Needs can be Included Outside of the Classroom
Inclusion is not a program that is meant for the classroom only. Inclusion is an attitude that permeates every facet of school life. In a truly inclusive school, all students are included in all appropriate activities to the best of their ability. If you find that your child is only included in his or her... View Article
5 Ways Teachers Are Opening Up the World to Special Education Through Technology
Teachers who work with special needs students are finding that technology can not only broaden their students' experiences but engage them in learning, help them retain information, improve their socialization and boost their self-esteem.
