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Cellphones in Education...

This is an extended response to Dean’s Post “This is what we are dealing with” which I commented on a few times. Dean was referring to the CBC article ban of Toronto school boards on cellphones. If we are going to disagree with a cell-phone ban then there needs to be evidence to support why we...

10 Tips for Improving English Speaking P...

Many deserving candidates lose out on job opportunities because of their vernacular accent. Yes, you can. All you need to do is train yourself to speak English as comfortably and perfectly as you speak your mother tongue. How do you train yourself? By inculcating certain practices in your daily lifestyle....

MANAGING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME IN THE RESOU...

GRADES: K-6 Because the needs of students who come to the Resource Room are so diverse, it can be challenging to structure the learning environment. I have begun managing my Resource Room in the following manner:   Setting Up/Getting Prepared I created a chart with three columns. Each column has...

RECORD KEEPING TIPS...

GRADES: K-12 In addition to teaching, Special Education teachers have to keep records on everything. This can be very time consuming. Below, are ways I have tried to make this overload of paperwork more manageable.   1. IEP’s – I keep copies of all my student’s IEP’s in a binder....

Top 10 SAT and ACT Test-Taking Tips...

Brought to you by the American School Counselor Association 1. Be Equipped поза женский оргазм On the night before the test you should gather everything you’ll need: the admission ticket, a valid form of photo identification, several #2 pencils, a calculator with fresh...

Vowel Detective Game...

Vowel Detective Game ~ All About Syllables ~ Grades 1-4 Instructions Spend a week writing three letter words with short vowel sounds; think of as many as you can (sample words: bag, beg, big, bog, bug). Spend a couple days writing four letter words with long vowel sounds and silent final e; think of...

6 Keys to Become a Successful Teacher...

The most successful teachers share some common characteristics. Here are the top six keys to being a successful teacher. Every teacher can benefit from focusing on these important qualities. Success in teaching, as in most areas of life, depends almost entirely on your attitude and your approach. 1....

Easing Teachers’ Anxieties...

Let’s face it. When school starts, we all face anxiety – the student, the parents, and the teacher. It is a stressful time because we are facing the unknown. The student usually doesn’t know the teacher or the new rules and may even be facing a new school. The parents don’t know what their child...

Manage Exam Stress Tips For Students...

Students have a lot of stress especially during the exam period. It is more than vital for students to be able to manage stress if they want to succeed in the exams. Exams themselves are a compelling experience that causes stress, because the stakes are high: the dreams that students make for their lives,...

Goal Setting Tips and Techniques...

Every person in the world dedicates countless hours to thinking of their future and their present condition in life. Most of us wish that there was something that they could change in their life. Whether it is their family life; their relationships or finances, friendships; everyone wants to change something....

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