This week I have spent much time examining teachers and the preferences of parents and students. If you happened to miss out on one of the articles, you can always check out below.
Sunday, April 20
What Makes a Teacher “Popular”?
Some teachers are just more well liked and known by the parents. These teachers typically receive more parent requests. This article begins to look at some of the traits of these teachers.
Monday, April 21
The New Craze of High School Quilting
One high has opened up a wonderful door for the students. The students are learning to quilt. The teacher teaches five full classes a day and has a waiting list of students wanting to get in.
Tuesday, April 22
No More Textbooks: Online Teaching Materials
With all of the information that can be found online, some schools are beginning to question the use of textbooks. In some cases textbooks are purchased but rarely used. Teachers look to other sources for materials.
What Else Makes a Teacher Popular?
This article continued the discussion about why some teachers are more well liked by the parents. More traits are discussed.
What Type of Teachers Do Students Like?
In this article I begin to turn the attention from parent desires to students desires. The students are examined by age groups.
Thursday, April 24
What Type of Teachers Do Middle School Students Like?
This article discussed the likes and dislikes of middle school students and what kind of teacher will meet their needs.
Friday, April 25
Being a Teacher’s Child…
This article talks about the pros and cons that teachers and children may experience when the child attends the school where the teacher works.
Should Kindergarten Children Learn to Read and Write?
I discuss a comment that was made to me about my children reading and writing. I discuss why I think that comment was made and my thoughts on it.