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Nuggets of Knowledge for the Novice TeachersAugust: "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
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