Of course, assessment is one of the most important aspects of our jobs as teachers. So, it's unsurprising that it takes up so much of our time. Studies show that feedback has the most impact on students when it is delivered quickly, so we want to avoid spending several days, or even weeks, getting work… Continue reading Tips for Teachers to Save Time on Grading
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Tips for Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Every teacher has taught or currently has at least one student on the autism spectrum in their class. Teaching students with autism requires a patient, individualized approach that takes into account their unique learning styles and needs. Students are, of course, unique in their own interests, skills, and abilities. ASD is also, obviously, a spectrum… Continue reading Tips for Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum
Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes
Teaching a conversation class to English language learners can be both challenging and rewarding. As a language teacher, it's crucial to create an environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and practicing their speaking skills. One of my favourite classes that I teach is English Language Development. It’s a course for students who are learning… Continue reading Teaching Ideas for Conversation Classes
Effective Ways to Help Ease Text-Anxiety
We all know students (and maybe even ourselves) who suffer from test anxiety. It’s not only beneficial for those students who suffer from test anxiety to learn some effective tips and strategies that they can use to help ease their anxiety, it’s also great for other students to recognize that we all need different strategies,… Continue reading Effective Ways to Help Ease Text-Anxiety
Why Are Sight Words So Important?
We spend a lot of time as educators in the early years working with kids of sight words. It's important for us to do so as literacy lays the foundation for our children's success academically. Sight words are a fundamental part of early literacy development, but many people are unaware of their importance. Sight words… Continue reading Why Are Sight Words So Important?
How to Make the Most Out of Class Study or Work Periods
As teachers, we know we can't spend all of our time lecturing students and then have them complete all their work at home. Having work or study periods is just part of the job. We've all been in classes where "work periods" is just slang for "hanging out" or literally doing anything expect for work.… Continue reading How to Make the Most Out of Class Study or Work Periods
6 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Expanding English Language Learners
When our English language learners teach the expanding stage, we often feel they’re strong enough to work independently and do the same (or almost the same) work as their native English peers. However, there is still a lot of learning and growth they have to do, especially around academic language and course content. Here are… Continue reading 6 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Expanding English Language Learners
10 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Developing English Language Learners
Working with developing English language learners can be difficult. They often seem to be more competent than they actually are because their casual and functional English skills are higher than their academic skills. They can do quite a bit independently, and often they want to, but they still require a lot of extra supports. I’ve… Continue reading 10 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Developing English Language Learners
7 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Developing ELL Students
Developing English language learners have enough foundational language skills to fictions fairly well in the classroom. However, they still need supports, especially around academic vocabulary, language conventions, and new concepts and content. Here are some of my favourite ways teachers can explicitly support developing English language learners.language conventions: PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF FINISHED WORK Students at… Continue reading 7 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Developing ELL Students
6 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Emerging ELL Students
I’ve written about the things teachers can do specifically to support emerging English language learners. Here, I want to specifically focus on the tools, strategies, and tasks we can provide emerging ELL students with to help find success. These are great activities for them to access in a variety of classes and grades. Check them… Continue reading 6 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Emerging ELL Students
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