Category: Best Teaching Practices
Storytelling as an Effective Teaching Strategy Across Disciplines How to tell a good story? Discussing the Art of Storytelling I quote the compelling words of Kenneth Blanchard that “The …
In the early years of my teaching life, I was then inspired by the words of Anthony J. James, which goes, “Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t …
A Teacher’s Great Potential: Impact Student Learning – Why and How? Do you have that strong positive thought of increasing student engagement? For a great teacher, it isn’t hard …
Do you know what to do when a student hates you? Do you know how to handle the situation confidently? Well, don’t get frustrated because you are not alone! …
With all schools shut around the globe due to the pandemic, the education settings changed dramatically which caused repercussions and doubts. For many, embracing the new normal in education …
Apparently, to heighten student success, students must feel a deep sense of love and belonging in the classroom. These are the highly impactful accommodation needs of students so they …
An African proverb goes, “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” I am inspired by this line of thought that I view challenges as opportunities for growth. Teaching is …
A lesson to be successful should begin with a plan. It’s the baseline of dedicated teaching. And lesson planning is one of the major responsibilities of teachers. Whether seasoned …
Pretty clearly the sudden shift in education due to the global pandemic has required teachers to accommodate virtual learning. And it should mean creating more meaningful experiences for the …
Designing your classroom entails a plan that encapsulates a unique learning environment where student engagement is emphasized. Evidently, the integration of technology helps create a modern classroom. It’s my …
When writing a lesson plan, I usually extend conscious efforts in the motivational activity as my driving force to get the attention of my students. How should I introduce …
Integrating COVID 19 pandemic into your lesson can help students better understand the realistic strands of the global health crisis. Hence, it should be included in your lesson plan. …
Lesson plans have a very important role in the teaching and learning process. As a teacher for years, I have learned to love it more. And, writing my daily …
Bulletin boards are the classroom’s center of attraction. They are there to facilitate learning and simplify complex content so students are able to grasp it fully. And their presence …
Making your online classes interactive and engaging requires your pedagogical strengths and it exhibits realistic challenges for teachers. Practically, there are effective ways to make your online class interactive …
With the rule of the internet today, there’s no getting away that you need to integrate technology into teaching and make a difference in how students learn. But in …
Instilling engagement in kids is a significant task that teachers love doing. But how do you keep kids engaged in remote learning? In these most challenging times, where schools …
What are the things you do as a teacher to maintain student engagement? Empowering students in remote learning involves sustaining their engagement and increasing their interactive abilities. And it’s …
As a teacher, I should promote active learning in my classroom and actively engage my students in the different classroom activities. And I can’t do it if I am …
I’m glad that I’m gifted with a sense of humor. A simple act of posting a funny quotable quote on the bulletin board can cause laughter. However, it should …
Before anything else, I’d like to make this statement: “Student success is possible in a positive learning environment.” I know that you have your own unique characteristics of a …
Students easily get bored. And as a teacher, it’s my goal to keep them engaged to make sure that learning takes place. Doing so requires me to use varied …
Dealing with an inattentive class requires effective classroom management skills and varied teaching strategies of the teacher. It’s quite challenging but it should be or else the results will …
For me, once and for all, parents should not ignore school visits. Hence, as a teacher, you should always establish ways to connect with your students’ parents. “At the …
Students teaching students. Students assisting fellow students. How does this sound to you? Does it ring a bell? What is peer teaching and why is it important? Teachers accommodate …
Teachers have a huge responsibility of educating a child and great teachers have exceptional qualities. You’ll have a lot to learn from great teachers. They always aim to give …
Students’ lack of attention has always been a big factor that affects how teachers teach their students effectively. But what should I do to increase student attention in my …
Elementary classes can sometimes be a tough crowd. Students can either feel nervous, anxious, excited, or scared because everything is all new to them. And it’s the teacher’s job …
In an Inservice training, one of my colleagues remarked” How can I encourage students to raise questions? They seem very timid to ask insightful questions whenever I ask them …
I see so many people today moving to Zoom for face-to-face learning, saying hello, talk to family and friends, and group get-togethers. How will using Zoom in the classroom influence …
If our students are eager to learn they will participate effectively. Moreover, finding ways and applying effective teaching strategies can help me answer “How can I motivate my students …
With different student backgrounds and perspectives that create a negative impact on the way they think, how can you encourage positive interaction between students in a natural way? That …
When students are beginning to write, the writing experience itself should be an important and unforgettable learning experience in their lives. As an educator, I face the challenge of …
Great teachers work hard to become highly successful. They are indeed exceptional. To further elaborate on their amazing teaching adroitness and outstanding practices, I gladly present the habits of …
With all schools shut around the globe due to the pandemic, the education settings changed dramatically causing repercussions and doubts. So one might ask, “How Education Has Changed Forever?” …
This topic makes me recall what our professor in college told us before we were released for practice teaching or in-service training, ” The more diverse your teaching strategies …
“I feel happy to be your teacher!” One of the best messages I give to my students is that I love being their teacher! I let them know that …
One edge of online learning is the opportunity to enhance a student’s academic performance. The internet offers a lot of custom help that accommodates almost everything a teacher and …
Trying to find new ways so your students or kids will learn how to read in a fun way? Don’t make it a serious one-on-one session, trust me they …
Punishment destroys self-esteem. I keep this idea in my heart as a teacher. Hence, the topic: Discipling in the classroom: What are alternatives to punishment?, captured my attention; thus, …
“If your student has difficulty learning by listening, is there another way to secure him/her opportunities for successful learning?” I remember this very line from one of the school …
In today’s unprecedented distance learning delivery modality, as teachers, we should be willing to go the extra mile and learn how to make online teaching productive and stress-free. We …
To teach effectively you have to keep things interesting in class. It might look and sound easy to do but it’s actually more challenging than you might think! Many …
As I am standing in front of my class, I can see varied interests and expressions. I know that these creations of God have so many expectations from me. …
Teachers all around the world, the new ones, and even those who have been teaching for almost all their lives are going the extra mile in constantly trying to …
Every elementary school teacher has his/her own fair share of stories in the most attractive place in school – in the classroom. Ever been there? Based on my experience, …
The best teachers are very hard to find. Indeed, truly amazing teachers are one of a kind. It is because these teachers offer a part of themselves to make …
Have you experienced presenting your lessons and all of a sudden some of your students seemingly want to pull the hands of the clock to finish your certain teaching …
Do you remember the last time you played a game with family or friends? If you do, you probably remember feeling excited and totally engaged hoping for the sweet …
Have you ever wondered how students achieve their academic goals no matter how diverse they are? Despite students’ individual differences, why are some teachers successful in providing high-quality instruction …
How to engage students in a new lesson requires skillful motivation from the teacher. And for me, igniting enthusiasm and excitement among students is one of the great challenges …
“If you don’t have an effective teacher in front of the classroom, you won’t change the trajectory for students.” – Melinda Gates I’d like to share my piece about …