The ‘Musts’ of the Classroom For NEW Teachers
It’s your first teaching gig! How ridiculously wonderful and absolutely terrifying at the same time!
At last you get to put into practice all that you have learnt for your very own students.
Cornerstone concepts
Essential Back To School Tips For Parents
Going back to school can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. These simple tips can help parents and students have the best start to the year possible.
The Key To Better Academic Results
While you may already give a lot of thought to increasing academic results by improving your instruction, providing better resources and designing better units of work, have you given any thought to the social and emotional development of your students?
Here are 3 steps outline how you can improve academic results through a social and emotional curriculum
Mentally Preparing For Going Back To School
If you are feeling apprehensive about going back to school after the summer break, you are not alone. Many teachers find it daunting returning to school after a break to face the whirlwind demands of planning, managing, teaching, marking and reporting.
A Letter To All Teachers
Teaching is one of those rare occupations where you never feel as though you have actually achieved anything.
There is always the vague feeling that if you just had a bit more time, or an extra set of hands or some inspired thinking you would be a better teacher.
How To Be A Great Teacher
Becoming a great teacher doesn’t happen overnight. It is the combination of experience, passion and self-reflection that makes a successful teacher.
How To Win The Oscar For Best Teacher
There are many times throughout the day, week or year that teachers have to put on their best acting suit to get through certain situations. For example when you are a new teacher, when you are hungry or tired, when you are substitute teacher, when you lack confidence; the list goes on.
How To Maximise Your Students’ Learning Time
Make the most of all the time you have with your students and show that you value their time by being prepared with tasks, resources and work that is meaningful and relevant. Don’t waste time on trivial activities, busy work and fillers. Make every moment count! Have high expectations.
Is Differentiation Just The Latest ‘Buzzword’?
Here are 4 ways to implement differentiation in your classroom.
Why Effective Behaviour Management Is More Than Rewards And Sanctions
Behaviour management that relies on rewards and sanctions is like using a typewriter instead of a computer. Your scope for success is limited. When schools and teachers are committed to educating the whole child, behaviour management processes are based on a pedagogical approach rather than simply carrots and sticks.