 |
|
|
|
|
Display by:
Title |
Popularity |
Newest |
Oldest |
1). The Secret to 1st Grade Spelling By : Dave Poon
Handwriting, reading and of course, 1st grade spelling are among the basic things your child learns in school. These three are very important as your child’s learning capacity with regard to these three aspects can make or break his learning habit and his learning desire as he matures.
2). My Poetic Portrait By : Katie Criss
A poetic portrait of myself. Great activity for students to do in an English Class!!
3). Help Your Children Say No to Cheating By : Carol Josel
Cheating is a growing problem among school age children. Is your child cheating? Find out how to stop cheating before it can start.
4). Surviving the Teen Years By : Cathy Warschaw
How high school affects your future goals.
5). Getting Hired Before the Interview By : Cathy Warschaw
Guidance and tips to high school seniors to prepare them for a job interview.
6). 5 Tips to Discussing Behavior Problems at School or Daycare By : Travis Waack
As a parent or guardian, your child’s health and safety should be one of your top concerns.
7). Moving African American Students Past Stuck Point By : Tsahai H. London Sandrock
Ogbu proffers some explanations about reasons far too many African American youths seem incapable of wrenching themselves into academic gear. These insights should be used to help educators better prepare students to maneuver the school environment and lead to better succes
8). How Free is the FAFSA? By : Bill McCumber
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is free according to the U.S. Department of Education. It costs you nothing to fill out the form. But it costs families thousands of dollars in lost financial aid if done incorrectly.
9). Effects of Teacher Assimilationist Philosophy on Mexican American Students By : Tsahai H. London Sandrock
Unrelenting assimilationist view point can blind educators to positive aspects of non European cultures, and lead to biased attitudes and behaviors towards students.
10). Using Different Lenses to View the Student of Color/White Achievement Gap By : Tsahai H. London Sandrock
Targeted preparation of all students to embrace school values may very well be the simple answer to closing the achievement gap.
11). Accountability In Education By : Denise Hummel
The article addresses a recent international conference and the ways in which experts are trying to find a statistical methodology that is accurate and efficient in assessing the effectiveness of education internationally.
12). Advantages of In-Home Tutoring By : Jane Saeman
Why You Should Choose In-Home Tutoring vs. Group Tutoring at Storefronts
13). Pilgrim Trivia Teaching Tips By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
How much do you know about the Mayflower, Pilgrims, and Wampanoag Indians? Here are some interesting facts about them.
Before the Pilgrims hired her, the Mayflower was in the wine trade with France; before that, she was in the fish trade with Norway.
It took the Mayflower 66 days to reach Massachusetts.
There ...
14). The Tooth about Front Desk Work within the Dental Field By : Cathy Warschaw
High school seniors interested in entering the dental field.
15). Two Powerful Parent Strategies to Close the Student Achievement Gap By : Tsahai H. London Sandrock
Poverty and single parent households have borne the brunt of criticisms for deplorable student performance. However, learning and applying specific strategies will empower them to emotionally and academically support their children.
16). Distance Learning to Complete A High School Diploma By : William Henniger
The importance of a high school diploma is becoming more and more evident today. In 2004, if you have that certificate you are 70 percent more likely to be employed than someone who did not have a diploma.
17). Should You Consider Hiring a Spelling Tutor for Your Child? By : Jane Saeman
Is spelling a critical subject for students these days?
18). Can You Draw a Perfect Hexagon? By : Peter Waycik
It may not sound like a difficult task, but constructing hexagons and other polygons can be a frustrating and daunting task for children and adults. A sketch of a square is fairly simple to make as the corners are familiar right angles that most people have no trouble creating. Every other regular polygon from equilateral triangles to dodecagons an...
19). Martin Luther King, Jr. Teaching Tips By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
Who was born on January 15, 1929? A man who believed in equality and peace...Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ways to honor this man. NOTE: If you live in a country other than America, adapt these activities for a significant person in your country's history.
1. Draw a silhouette of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s face against a plain b...
20). Imagine That! Defining an Imaginal Education By : Leigh Melander, Ph.D.
Education is failing in the United States. By saying this, I know that I join the ranks of the self-appointed Cassandra’s who hurl our hands up to our foreheads and sing the doom of a nation. But it’s true.
And most of the wailers miss the point. Underlying the political agendas, funding battles, culture wars, and the simultaneous disr...
21). Emergency Lesson Plans, Real Lifesaving Tools for Teachers By : Frank Holes Jr.
Everyone gets those situations in life where an emergency has come up, and you don't have the time (or sometimes the ability) to get a good lesson plan in to school for your students. Maybe you have a family emergency or a disrupted travel plan and you just cannot get into school to leave detailed lessons. That is why it is essential for you to hav...
22). Randomizing Class Choices: Breaking Up the Monotony By : Frank Holes Jr.
Much has been said and written lately about providing students with choices. I'm all about any methods which will improve student involvement in class, giving them ownership in their learning. There are many ways to give students choices, options, or just to provide random results and change up the monotony. This article will discuss how to use ran...
23). Girls’ Boarding School By : Matt Garrett
Is your girl child feeling pressured in the co-ed classroom environment? Do you want to bring up your child in a healthy all girls’ environment? Well then waste no time to admit your girl to a good and reputed girls’ boarding school where she will receive the proper training to develop a self-belief that will help her to become tomorrow’s leader.
24). A Buyers Guide For School Uniforms By : John Morris
In many cases, a uniform is superior to a regular dress code. Of course, that concept is now changing as more schools both the public and parochial ones are seeing the advantages of a uniform...
25). Using Random Student Cards in Class By : Frank Holes Jr.
Ever wonder if you choose certain students more (or less) often in class than others? Or would you like to be able to completely call on students at random?
A great technique is to make and use an index card deck with your students' names on the cards. On the first day of any of my classes, I pass out blank lined index cards (we use th...
26). United Nations Day Teaching Tips By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
The United Nations, an international organization dedicated to keeping peace among the world's nations, was created on October 24, 1945. This month, then, would be an excellent time to focus on how to settle disagreements and learn something about the U.N. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Read this excerpt of the U.N. Charter and discuss...
27). Driver Education Information for Teens By : dave4
Virtually every teenager will do it; take a drivers education course to obtain their learners permit and eventually an unrestricted drivers license. Most states have requirements that must be met for a teen to get their learners permit.
What is a learners permit?
A learners permit is a special permit issued by a State Depa...
28). Christmas Customs Around the World By : Freda J. Glatt, MS
December is well-known for Christmas but do you know how people in countries around the world celebrate it? Here are some customs from various parts of the world.
Australia
Greeting - Merry Christmas
Santa's Name - Santa Claus. Children leave him a piece of cake or biscuits and a glass of milk or a bottle of beer.
29). How Too Read Your Text Book Efficiently And As A Result, Get Better Grades By : Scott Palat
Below are eight tips to help you read and understand your text book so you can guarantee yourself better grades.
1. Skim through all titles and headings before reading the first paragraph. This will give you an idea regarding the material covered in the chapter or section and help you create a mental picture of the material as you read...
30). Learning Math With Manipulatives - Base Ten Blocks (Part I) By : Peter Waycik
Base ten blocks are an excellent tool for teaching children the concept of addition because they allow children to touch and manipulate something real while learning important skills that translate well into paper and pencil addition. In this article, I will describe base ten blocks and how to use them to represent and add numbers.
The...
Browse Pages: 1 [2] [3]
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
