This week in education I have discussed a variety of topics. The news and events continue to roll in as education is always an interest to the public. Check below for any articles that you may have missed this week.
Saturday, November 10
Encouraging Middle School Students to Read
Middle is a difficult time all around. Students begin to have trouble with friends and emotions. They also find less time to read. This article offers advice on getting your middle school student to read.
Monday, November 12
Why Have Spilt or Multi Level Classes?
Some schools choose to have more than one grade level of students in a room. There are many different circumstances that may lead to multi-level classes. This article discusses them.
Tuesday, November 13
The Appearance of Your Classroom
The appearance of your classroom says a lot about you and your teaching style. Try walking into your classroom as a stranger and see what it says about you.
Why Read a Book More Than One Time?
Some people find it senseless to continue to read a book that they have already read. However, reading a book more than once can actually help your child in many ways. This article discusses how.
Wednesday, November 14
Introducing Your Child to a New Word
Teachers often send home lists of words for parents to review with their children. So what do you do when you get one of those lists? This article gives you some suggestions.
Thursday, November 15
Gaining the Students’ Attention
One of the most difficult tasks of teachers is gaining the students’ attention. Teachers have many competitions when it comes to entertaining and getting students involved.
Interpersonal Students
There are many different personalities in a classroom. Interpersonal students are students who work well with the feelings of others. This article discusses how to deal with these students in the classroom.
Friday, November 16
Tips for Teachers: Keep All Notes Sent to You by Parents
It is wise for teachers to make records and keep copies of everything. This article describes an incident that happened in my teaching career.