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Nuggets of Knowledge for the Novice Teachers2010-2011 August: Classroom Arrangement By: PEAK Learning Systems (2004) How your classroom is arranged can have a big effect on your ability to effectively manage your class. This article discusses some ideas you should keep in mind as you set up your classroom. http://www.readingrockets.org/article/311 September: 5 Habits of Highly Effective Teachers Read this article to find out what the 5 habits of highly effective teachers are. It includes tips not only about the classroom, but about your personal life as well. Doing the "right things" in your personal life helps you to become more effective in the classroom. http://theapple.monster.com/benefits/articles/7940-5-habits-of-highly-effective-teachers October: Classroom Management, Management of Student Conduct, Effective Praise Guidelines, and a Few Things to Know About ESOL Thrown in for Good Measure
Skills such as effective
classroom management are central to teaching and require
"common sense," consistency, a sense of fairness, and
courage. These skills also require that teachers understand
in more than one way the psychological and developmental
levels of their students. The skills associated with
effective classroom management are only acquired with
practice, feedback, and a willingness to learn from
mistakes. This article provides lots of information for the
novice teacher in this area. November: Building Relationships with Students -- Tips and Tricks for Classroom Teachers
Getting kids on one's
side can make teaching so much more enjoyable and efficient.
Read this article to get some ideas for building healthy,
student-teacher relationships December: Cooperative Learning Instruction Strategies
If you use cooperative
learning in your classroom, this article will explain some
strategies that you should be using. There are also some
links to some additional articles that you might find
useful. January: What Is Differentiated Instruction?
“Differentiation means
tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Whether
teachers differentiate content, process, products, or the
learning environment, the use of ongoing assessment and
flexible grouping makes this a successful approach to
instruction.” Here’s a short article that breaks down the
process of differentiated instruction. It’s easier than you
think! February: Effective Teaching Strategies
This short article
suggests that role playing, Socratic instruction, and small
group work are effective teaching strategies for curriculum
infusion. Read more to find some instructions for carrying
out these great strategies. March: "Heart of a Teacher"
This month we're posting
something different instead of an article. Here is a link to
a 3 1/2-minute movie called "Heart of a Teacher." Sometimes
with the busyness of work, especially around FCAT time, we
tend to forget why we became teachers in the first place.
This inspirational movie will help to remind us of why we're
in this profession. Enjoy! April: A First-Year Teacher's Survival Guide This article contains some tips from teachers on surviving the first year. Use these tips to reflect on your practices this past year and being preparing for next year. What will you do differently? What advice could you give first-year teachers? Remember, we were all there once!
http://www.experience.com/alumnus/article?channel_id=education&source_page=additional_articles&article_id= May: Teacher Tips for the End of the School Year "Teachers can make the transition to summer during the last few days of school fun and meaningful with these tips and suggestions for activities and events."
2009-2010 August: "Effective Classroom Management" "If you stick closely to the 90-10% principle of teaching rules and procedures, you are likely to not run into any serious classroom management problems or issues later on.” This quote from an article on effective classroom management is just the beginning of how you can have a great classroom during this school year. By following the strategies set forth in this article, you’re on your way to a terrific start. Click the link to find out more! http://newteachersupport.suite101.com/article.cfm/effective_classroom_management September: “What Makes an Effective Teacher?” “It is often said that we come into the world as a blank slate, a novel yet to be written, a symphony not yet conducted. If this is true, then it is our teachers who are the writers, the philosophers, the conductors of our lives from the very beginning.” This article tells the story of Jeffrey Russell, a teacher that was inspired by great teachers he had when he was young. When you open the link, you will need to scroll down to find the article. It is three pages long, so be sure to click on each of the pages to read the entire article. Enjoy! http://www.helium.com/items/1504259-what-makes-an-effective-teacher October: "Visualize Effective Teaching Strategies" Visualization is a strategy that we ask students to use, but it can be an effective strategy for teachers to improve their own instructional practices. Think about 1-2 things you would like to change about any particular class or with a specific student. Next, try and think of 1-2 concrete steps or actions, which will help you learn how to become a more organized and effective teacher. These are some things the article tells you to do. Read it to find out more, and then try it out in your classroom. http://newteachersupport.suite101.com/article.cfm/a_new_teachers_guide November: "Admirable Teaching Traits" Almost every educator would agree
that teacher quality is the most important factor in determining school
quality. But what factors determine teacher quality? In this article
from Teaching for Excellence, you'll discover the traits administrators
look for in their teachers. Read and enjoy! December: Strategies to Use in Designing Effective Lessons
These six strategies have been
proven to work with diverse groups of learners (Kameenui &
Carnine, Effective Teaching Strategies that Accommodate
Diverse Learners, 1998). All students, and particularly
those with disabilities, benefit when teachers incorporate these
strategies into their instruction on a regular basis. This is a
short article that get right down to the nitty-gritty; read it
for some great tips.
http://www.cpt.fsu.edu/ESE/in/strmain.html January: Seven principles of highly effective teachers
This article contains seven
habits of highly effective teachers for any level of
teaching. Teachers today are facing more challenges than
teachers did 20 years ago, and those challenges are
continuing to grow. You can read about such principles as
the 2-Minute Offense Principle, the L Principle, and the
Superman/Superwoman Principle. There are lots of good ideas
for you here. Read and enjoy.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_7093/is_1_30/ai_n35586922/?tag=content;col1 February: Effective Teachers Inspire Effective Students All teachers are not the same. Different teaching styles result in effective teaching. There are, however, some surprising aspects that students value. Read to see what these aspects are and how you measure yourself against these traits. http://trainingpd.suite101.com/article.cfm/effective_teachers_inspire_effective_students March: Creating a Climate for Learning This article starts with this quote: "The most important action an effective teacher takes at the beginning of the year is creating a climate for learning." It goes on to talk about 12 teacher-tested tips for classroom management, and it gives examples from “real” teachers. Even though the school year is drawing to a close, you may find several things that you could use for next year. Teachers continually say, “Next year at the beginning I’m going to…” This will help you with that. Happy reading! http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr155.shtml April: Rethinking Learning for Students at Risk Since so many of our students can be classified as “at risk,” this article provides some suggestions and strategies for teachers and schools to use. All students--especially those at risk--need to be engaged in interesting and challenging learning that goes beyond basic proficiencies. One of the best ways to ensure meaningful, engaged learning for all students is by developing whole-school programs in which everyone provides improved school-wide instruction. Supportive instruction within the regular classroom can be provided for those students who need additional help. Strategies for promoting learning for at-risk students can be enhanced by appropriate assessment, ongoing professional development, and parental involvement. http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/atrisk/at700.htm May: Modeling Effective Teaching Techniques In
this article, you can watch a clip of Dr. Mike Clough, an
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, as he
models several effective teaching techniques that can be
used to engage students. Since he is teaching a class on
"how to teach effectively," this is a perfect model. June: Inner-City Teacher Takes No Shortcuts to Success He's won the American Teacher Award, been awarded the National Medal of Arts, and has been made an honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire. And yet for 24 years, Rafe Esquith has continued to teach at Hobart Elementary, an inner-city school in Los Angeles, inspiring his fifth graders to excel far beyond the low expectations often placed on poor, immigrant children. Read the article to find out how this teacher works his magic with his students. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4608476
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