The Wayback Machine - http://web.archive.org/web/20161012085003/http://teaching.about.com/
The Latest in Teaching
qaulities of a good teacher - Cavan Images/Digital Vision/Getty Images
25 Most Essential Qualities of a Good Teacher
Every good teacher has their own unique blend of these twenty-five most essential qualities that make them special and effective at what they do.
joining a teachers union - JGI - Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Getty Images
Is Joining a Teachers Union the Right Move For You?
One decision that a new teacher is faced with is whether or not they should join a teachers union. Are you required to join? Which is the right fit?
referral at school - Getty Images/Steve Debenport/E+
When Should Teachers Make a Referral? What Every Teacher Needs to Know
Teachers make a referral (disciplinary purposes, special education testing, counseling) when they have used all other means to help a student succeed.
academic plan of study - Fuse/Getty Images
How an Academic Plan of Study Can Lead to Student Improvement
An academic plan of study is a way to provide struggling students with more accountability and gives them a direct path to be academically successful.
interactive social studies websites - Hero Images/Getty Images
5 Terrific Social Studies Websites You Should Be Using
Teachers must use technology, such as these five interactive social studies websites, to actively engage students in learning and build connections.
cloze reading - Liesel Bockl/Creative RM/Getty Images
Cloze Reading Can Help Students Cement Newly Learned Information
Cloze reading is an instructional strategy that can be used to assist students in making connections between words in a text and what they mean.
teacher appreciation - Hill Street Studios/Creative RF/Getty Images
Why Teachers Need to Feel Appreciated Now More Than Ever
Our country is facing a major teacher shortage. It is a critical time for education. We must come together to support and appreciate our teachers.
respect in schools - Hero Images/Getty Images
How Teaching Respect in Schools Can Make a Difference
There must be an expectation of mutual, ongoing respect in schools. Teachers need to genuinely respect students and students need to respect teachers.
learning styles - Getty Images/Westend61
Benefits of Using Individual Learning Styles in the Classroom
Learning styles is the method by which a student learns best. Teachers should embrace these differences and use them to improve student learning.
student code of conduct - Chris Ryan/OJO Images/Getty Images
Developing a Complete Student Code of Conduct for Your School
Schools must develop an authentic student code of conduct that aligns with their mission and vision and serves as a road map for student success.
what teachers should never say or do - Westend61/Creative RF/Getty Images
10 Things Teachers Should Never Say or Do
Teachers must carefully choose what they say and do. Our words and actions can damage our mission as teachers.
depth of knowledge - Getty Images/JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images
Understanding the "Depth of Knowledge" Model
Depth of Knowledge, or DOK, is the complexity or depth of understanding needed to answer or explain an assessment related item or classroom activity.
school gossip - Martin Barraud/Caiaimage/Getty Images
School Gossip Can Destroy the Cohesion Among a Faculty and Staff
School leaders should proactively discourage gossip. School gossip can create divisions among teachers and the staff if it is not dealt with quickly.
Teacher assisting students in art class - Hero Images/Getty Images
The Power in Preparing a Dynamite Lesson Plan
Preparing a dynamic lesson plan is beneficial to the teacher and their students. Lesson plans are a critical component for instruction and learning.
formative evaluation - Getty Images/Hero Images
5 Ways Formative Evaluations Benefit Teachers
A formative evaluation is a series of quick, focused evaluations allowing the administrator or evaluator to give the teacher immediate feedback.
Prev
1
2
3
4