It is important for teachers to understand learning and the brain. So here are the six phases of learning information and how they pertain to the brain and converting information into learning.
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Working collaboratively and socially is a life skill that all students should be working on in school to prepare them for the demands of the future work forces… whatever that looks like. According to NACE, teamwork is one of the top traits that employers are looking for when hiring someone.
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A highly qualified, well versed teacher with high expectations for students has the biggest impact on student learning and progress. When students are in classes with teachers who have high expectations and know that all students can succeed, those students perform leaps and bounds above students who have teachers that, for whatever reason, just don’t have those same high expectations.
Here are some highly effective teaching practices that show high expectations of students:
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Here are some new books that we are excited about that are coming out in September!
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Robert Marzano is an educational researcher, and he focuses on effective teaching strategies. He says that the keys to school wide achievement are effective and research based teaching strategies, effective and timely feedback, and improving academic vocabulary.
Here are Marzano’s top 9 most effective teaching strategies:
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So, for the last five years or so, I have been using an essential oil diffuser in my classroom, but I’ve decided to step it up a bit and start using a humidifier instead this school year. Humidifiers have some pretty great health benefits, such as:
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Here are some reading conferencing questions that you can ask your students to check in on their independent reading progress:
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Here are some new books that we are excited about that are coming out in August!
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I discovered Evolve Together during the pandemic, and their masks have been the best mask that I have used. At first, they just sold the masks, but they have evolved to sell so many other great products. Evolve Together’s motto is “We connect people to what's most essential — taking care of each other and our planet.” And they do a pretty good job of making products that have a limited impact on the environment.
Here is a list of my favorites from this company:
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“A staggering 55 percent of educators are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than they had planned.” So, what are the signs of teacher burnout and how can we prevent it?
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I am all about that super simple easy life during the summer. I need grab and go items for my busy schedule. Also, as all of us teachers already know, I need my snacks to be affordable. Not getting paid during the summer can really affect my summer budget.
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Teachers are asked to do everything. And by everything, I mean EVERYTHING. We are asked to create not only meaningful and rewarding learning experiences for all students, but make them all fun and engaging as well. We are asked to prepare students for career readiness, to be more compassionate and understanding than the average human being, to be perfect and never fail, to prepare students to pass standardized tests, and to develop ourselves professionally - doing all these things while still doing the work of living as a person outside of work. Where’s the balance for teachers?
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