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Why You Shouldn’t Use Physical Education As Punishment

TeachThought

Don’t Use Physical Education As Punishment contributed by Dr. Kymm Ballard, Executive Director for SPARK Think about any time you’ve seen “army boot camp” portrayed in pop culture — are you picturing the traditional drill sergeant, ordering his troops to do endless laps and push-ups, as punishment for their errors that day?

Education 307
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Different Ways to Show Learning

A Principal's Reflections

For many of us, our preparation to become teachers consisted of courses focusing on classroom management, lesson design, grading, and proven strategies that had withstood the test of time. Anatomical Sciences Education 12, 6–19. Computers and Education 106, 166–171. Kirschner, P. Stop Propagating the Learning Styles Myth."

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I was part of a cohort of about 100 first-year educators, all united by a common mission: to serve under-resourced and underserved schools. Entering the classroom for the first time, I was filled with hope and passion, believing I could make a positive difference. By the time our two-year commitment ended, only 64 of us remained.

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This School Librarian Thinks Her Job Is the ‘Best-Kept Secret in Education’

ED Surge

Its the best-kept secret in education, to be a school librarian, Rhue says with pride. I had earned my masters in the art of teaching elementary education. I was hired and became a school librarian but I thought I wanted to make a bigger impact by becoming a classroom teacher. I'm an educator. Its a treat.

Library 102
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Mitigating #EdTech Issues in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

With all the promise that educational technology holds, several pitfalls are always on the minds of educators. The top two issues that commonly come up in my talks with educators are the technology (Internet, hardware, devices, apps) not working or off-task behavior on the part of students.

EdTech 295
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Five reasons teacher residencies often outperform traditional training

The Hechinger Report

As expectations for educators continue to rise, we must ensure that every aspiring teacher has an adequate opportunity to master and apply their craft. During and between the three days of sessions, the trainers reflected on how today’s residency programs are far more meaningful than their own traditional training experiences.

Tradition 111
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A Needed Revolution

A Principal's Reflections

Education needs a revolution of ideas, pedagogy, and the very way in which we talk about teaching and learning. Classroom Management - Simply put, teachers cannot force a child to do anything they do not want to do. Teachers must reach out and engage parents and utilize them as key players in their child’s education.

Pedagogy 274