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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. We were also exposed to learning style theory and the many benefits it had on meeting the diverse needs of students.

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Five reasons teacher residencies often outperform traditional training

The Hechinger Report

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. The first theme was that of classroom management. Effective classroom management requires more than knowledge of tested techniques.

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How Mentorship Has Kept Me in the Classroom

ED Surge

I entered the classroom through an alternative certification program , which meant I hadn’t received the same level of preparation as teachers who came through traditional teacher training routes. I struggled with classroom management, curriculum design and the pressures of working in a high-poverty school.

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Mitigating #EdTech Issues in the Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

Classroom Management Pedagogically sound lessons Monitoring Accountability for learning Feedback Assessment Classroom Management It is tough to argue the fact that many learners will quickly go off and remain off task if a classroom is not managed effectively.

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A Needed Revolution

A Principal's Reflections

Classroom Management - Simply put, teachers cannot force a child to do anything they do not want to do. There are also inherent issues with education traditions. As in any industry, traditions and legacies exist largely to continue and perpetuate the status quo.

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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?

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Combatting the Challenges of Whole Group Lessons with Blended Learning

Catlin Tucker

By aligning the key benefits of blended learning with some of the “pain points” that make teaching in this traditional model challenging, I hope more teachers will be more receptive to exploring these models. Pain Point: Teachers are frustrated the classroom management and behavior issues that can derail a lesson.