Teacher Resources Education Articles for Teachers - Page 5

As all teachers know, the amount of paperwork that piles up on your desk is overwhelming. It seems the assignments come in at a faster rate than you can grade, record, and return them. Grading can easily become an obligation, a nuisance and even a dreaded task. This does not have to be the case. ...

Student teaching is a right of passage through which nearly all prospective teachers must go. This experience is extremely valuable and helps new teachers to prepare for their first year. If you are about to begin your student teaching semester, or if you know someone who is, here are some ideas ...

In the primary grades, managing parent volunteers is part of a teacher’s job description. For many teachers, assistance is welcome, while for others, hosting volunteers seems to create more work and stress. Then there are those teachers who welcome the help of certain parents, but hesitate to acc...

When I was younger and made a mistake, my dad would ask me if I learned anything from it. If I said yes, he would always say that learning something from my mistake was the important part. My dad's philosophy transfers well to the world of education. Learning from our mistakes is a key part of th...

After a long winter break, teachers often return to school refreshed and recharged, full of exciting new ideas and renewed energy, and eager to reconnect with equally invigorated students. Have you ever found yourself in this position, only to have your optimistic bubble quickly burst by the hars...

In addition to being a teacher, are you also a parent? A spouse? A roommate? A friend? A mentor? A coach? An athlete? A baker? A volunteer? A group member? A traveler? Chances are, yes. If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, we covet your wisdom. Every teacher wants to know, how do ...

The New Year is a popular time to make resolutions which are often fervently sought after for a few short weeks, and then quickly abandoned. The lack of follow-through can be attributed towards too lofty of a resolve, no direct plan, and no accountability. Due to the short track-life of such reso...

Exciting, well-planned field trips are always a great way to enhance any curriculum. However, the cost, research, and preparation for these trips can be mentally exhausting and financially draining. With budgets dwindling, class sizes increasing, and fuel costs soaring, many teachers have stepped...

Because Introverted Intuitive pupils focus on the distant future versus what’s happening now or in the past, they may cast a whole new light on topics you delve into with your class. One of my all-time favorite personality type reference books—and one that I’d highly suggest you pick up if you ha...

When teachers tell their pupils to take notes, what does that really mean? Since there are so many ways to take notes, and often, so much information to sift through while taking notes, class members without specific instructions and methods struggle to get as much out of their notes as possible....

Tired of Conversational English It was noon and the alarm clock played the generic corporate tune that came with the nameless phone that I purchased in the neighborhood Turkcell kiosk at the little mall close to my apartment in Ankara, Turkey. I cursed the device, along with the obnoxious multin...

We knew the job was dangerous when we took it. Dangerous, that is, to our financial security. As we all know teachers don’t get paid enough, considering the level of education and professionalism we possess. Most of us have accepted our relatively low level of compensation as a cost of doing what...

  With the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, classroom goals and objectives are shifting. Keep your learners focused on their learning by discussing daily objectives and breaking down daily standards. If students can recognize what skill they are working to develop, and how it f...

Designed to refocus and re-energize your learners, brain breaks are short activities (usually anywhere from two-five minutes) that encourage bursts of movement. Although typically utilized in elementary school classrooms, these breaks are ideal for learners of all ages. Even if they don't admit i...

Every teacher has had a child in his class who is well-mannered, follows instructions, and completes her schoolwork—yet she is a mediocre student. This type of student doesn't demand a teacher's attention. She is not struggling, nor is she a high achiever. She isn't a behavioral problem, nor is s...