Using Sports Analogies to Motivate Students
It has struck me over the past few years working with senior secondary school students that an ideal approach to guiding them through their academic year is to liken the ...
Classroom Perspectives
Serenity, A Personal Essay on Standardized Testing
“I went into teaching so that I could help children perform well on standardized testing,” said no teacher, ever.
Things I Learned in Teacher’s College
Your time at school will be essential to your teaching life. From my personal experience, I believe the most important part of your teaching program is to do well in your ...
How to Show Students You Respect Them
You see, here’s the thing that some of us – teachers and parents alike – don’t really take time to stop and think about: kids’ feelings have value too. And they all have their ...