Finding Purpose in Teaching ESL
As I stood in my empty classroom surrounded by piles of boxes, I couldn’t help but wonder: what was I going to do now?
Professional Development
Meet the Parents: Navigating Tricky Waters
Most parents are rational, reasonable, and respectful, but it’s those high maintenance ones that every teacher dreads. And the situation seems to be worsening each year.
Making Professional Development Work for You
At 5 on a Sunday May morning, Peter Cameron booted up a computer in a Seattle hotel room and prepared to learn from more than 60 teachers around the world. He was attending ...
Top Tips for Parent Interviews
Preparing for parent-teacher interviews can be as stressful, perhaps more, than assembling the grades often discussed at them—especially because teachers often receive little ...
Don’t Quit: Tips for Surviving Teaching
Abbi Easton has found her groove. She was “absolutely terrified” when she began teaching Grade 9 science and math at Holy Trinity Catholic High School in Fort McMurray, AB ...
At Ease in the Classroom: How to Mentor Student-Teachers
You’ve likely been a student-teacher. You’ll likely have a student-teacher too. But you’ve probably never been given training about how to host one well. Here’s some advice.
Teaching Style: Are you a Cat or Dog?
I recently observed a high school science lesson that left me feeling like I had just swished some super-minty Listerine. I was refreshed. I was inspired…so much so, in fact, ...
The Role of the Teacher
Teaching is a great responsibility. I teach English and believe that the ability to communicate, at a personal and societal level, is what builds strong communities and ...
Educator Review: Gifted to Learn
Author and educator Gloria Mehlmann engages her readers by journeying with them through three separate but interconnected narratives in her memoir Gifted to Learn.
The Altruistic Tourist
Imagine you are standing in the hot sun on an exotic holiday wearing shorts and sandals. The sky is blue, the grass is green, and you’re looking forward to an evening bike ...