There are lots of reasons for using questioning techniques as one of yourteaching strategiesin the classroom. You could use questions to engage your students, check for understanding, test for...
Working with an experienced teacher is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about teaching in general, get feedback on your teaching specifically, and to learn about what you can expect in the...
When using a classroom behavior chart, the teacher will have students move their name down when they fail to follow the rules or don’t behave in class. I’ve seen teachers use astoplight, golf...
So the unthinkable has happened. You had a bad student teaching experience. Maybe you didn’t reach any ofthe goals you set as a student teacher. Maybe you and your cooperating teacher never got...
Even if you’ve spent a lot of time in front of a classroom or practicing skills in college courses, it’s difficult to overcome the anxiety you feel for student teaching. It’s exciting to finally...
In high school, I often heard my peers ask our teachers the same question over and over again: when am I ever going to use this again? With this question, students are essentially asking—how does...
If you’re looking into becoming a teacher, you’ve probably thought aboutallof your options as far aswhich grade to teach. Licensed school teaching—the kind of work you get with qualifying...
As you progress in youreducation degree, you’ll hear two important terms:student teachingandpracticum. These are two different types of field work. You’ll do your practicum before you do any...
After completing student teaching, receiving your teaching certificate, and getting your first classroom, you may find thatteaching just isn’t for you. Maybe thestate where you teach doesn't...
Goal setting is an important and ongoing part of any career. As a teacher, setting personal goals can help you stay focused and motivated. They can also help you develop yoursense of self as a...