I just realized something the other day. We are t-minus 3 months left in the school year (is it too soon to begin counting down?) …
Classroom Management and Student Engagement
There is obviously a difference between classroom management and student engagement but to what extent? And do we even understand the difference between the two? …
Don’t Smile Until November?
Congratulate yourself. It is almost the end of October and you haven’t actually quit your job yet. That also means you are still teaching. Which …
How Not To Micromanage at School
After teaching for a while, it is easy to get so caught up in the day-to-day and lose sight of the bigger picture. Truthfully, we sometimes forget …
Disrespectful Students, Emotional Outbursts
“The F**k Off” Some may never have this happen to them in their entire careers. Others may experience this many times through the course of …
Say what you mean and mean what you say
Teacher Talk II An often over-looked and rarely talked about element of teaching is following through on things you promise to students. The classroom space …
Some Advice on Teacher “Advice”
Advice for New Teachers As a new teacher, you will get all sorts of “advice” from teachers as to how to do your job. Mentorship …