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
Tips to Help Students with ADHD Follow Steps in a Plan
I’m sure we’ve all had students who have had very high aspirations and want to do well, but when push comes to shove, they lack follow-through and/or don’t know where to begin. It’s really important in these instances to teach students how to effectively follow a plan. Perhaps these kiddos are very distracted, get anxious,… Continue reading Tips to Help Students with ADHD Follow Steps in a Plan
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
10 Tips for Teaching a Split Grade Class
When I was still teaching in elementary, June and September always held a lot of stress for me. How many students are registered? How many will register over the summer? Do we have enough for straight grade classes? Is the universe on my side, or does it feel like throwing a stressful wrench into my… Continue reading 10 Tips for Teaching a Split Grade Class
5 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Bridging English Language Learners
It can be challenging for teachers to support Bridging English Language Learners, as they appear to be very strong. However, they do sometimes still require some supports as they fully gain language acquisition. There are a lot of things teachers can do for these kiddos, many of which we’re already doing for our native English… Continue reading 5 Things Teachers Can Do to Support Bridging English Language Learners
6 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Expanding English Language Learners
Working with expanding English language learners is tons of fun because there’s so much they can still learn, but also so much they’re capable of now that they’ve built up more skills. By now, students in your classes will have an idea of routines, they should be fairly well adapted to the school, your room,… Continue reading 6 Tools, Strategies, and Tasks for Expanding English Language Learners
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