How do you manage your classroom in a way that is both effective and ethical? How do you maintain control without resorting to intimidation or physical force? This blog post will explore some of the most common issues teachers face when it comes to classroom management, and offer suggestions for how they can be dealt…
Teaching is a difficult job. It’s also one of the most rewarding jobs out there, but it can be really hard to know if you’re making progress with your students. How do you know if they like you? If they think your lessons are interesting? And what does that mean for their performance in class…
Do you ever have a hard time getting your students to stop talking? They all seem like they are friends and can’t seem to stop discussing what happened on last night’s episode of The Bachelor. It is understandable that they want to interact with each other, but it can be distracting for the rest of…
We all want to be liked and appreciated by our students. But we know that it’s not always the case. It can be difficult for us as teachers to find out what makes them dislike us so much and this blog post will help you figure out why they may dislike you! There are many…
It is easy to feel overwhelmed when you first start teaching. You are thrown into the deep end of the pool and expected to be an expert within your first few months on the job. In order to do this, many teachers turn to other education professionals for advice and guidance as they navigate their…
There’s a lot of advice out there for teachers. Some people think they know how to be a good teacher, but in reality, most don’t have any clue what it takes. Teaching is an art form that requires patience and understanding. It can’t be taught with words on paper or from behind a desk. In…
If you’ve been teaching for any length of time, you know that there are students who don’t do their homework. This is not always a sign of laziness, apathy, or lack of interest in the subject matter. It may just be that they didn’t understand the assignment and/or were too busy to complete it. Regardless…
I know how it feels to be a new teacher in a challenging classroom. I was terrified and didn’t think I could survive my first year as an educator, but now I’m about to start my 10th year teaching! If you are feeling lost or overwhelmed with your class this school year, please read on…
Attitude is a tricky thing to change, but it doesn’t have to be! In this blog post, we’ll share some of the best ways that you can motivate students with bad attitudes. We know those attitude problems are difficult for teachers and students alike, so we hope these tips will help both parties work together…
As a teacher, you are faced with various challenges daily. One of those can be dealing with disrespectful students. How do you respond to them? This post will discuss the different ways teachers should respond when they encounter disrespect from their students. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and all educators need to find what works best for…
