Category: Teaching

Using Blogs in Teaching and Learning Introduction The term Blog was coined from the two words Web Log. A blog is normally an independent website or even a section of another website. The main feature that distinguishes blogs from other websites is their interactive nature. In a blog, entries are made of events, graphics, video,…

50 Ways to Keep Your Co-Teacher by Murawski & Dieker This article identifies and discusses 50 strategies that can be used to retain co-teachers. It is based on the idea that co-teachers do not stick around for long periods because they leave due to disagreements with their colleagues. This article presents 50 strategies explored in…

Teaching to the Test Strategy and Its Dangers What is teaching the test? Teaching the test is a concept used by teachers to prepare their students for an exam. However, different teachers utilize different techniques to achieve this goal. Despite the strategy that a teacher utilizes, teaching the test is an effective means of improving…

Preparing Teachers for Education Table of Contents Introduction Personal Reflection Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The teaching exercise targeted three first grade learners. The lesson aimed to describe the major features of a sunflower. The learners were informed about the nature of the sunflower plant, its growth factors, petals, and colors. I empowered and encouraged the…

Lies My Teacher Told Me and The Loudest Voice in the Room Information is one of the most desired treasures of our world. One who possesses credible data can generate a significant advantage and win the rivalry. At the same time, corrupted data might also precondition serious alterations in peoples views and make them act…

Teaching Multiplication in Hybrid Learning Environment Table of Contents Target Outcomes Target Audience Online Elements Face-to-face Elements References Target Outcomes The hybrid learning environment described in the present paper aims at teaching multiplication using base ten blocks. These blocks are mathematical manipulatives that are divided into three groups Represented in Figure 1: single blocks, rows…

Tools to Develop the Best Teaching Strategy Educators can use a variety of resources, frameworks, instructional guidelines, and other approaches to develop the best teaching strategy tailored to the needs of their students. Apart from the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out classroom activities, teachers have to show their leadership capacity in an educational…

Inclusive Teaching and Training: Project Analysis Table of Contents The Context Research Literature Professional Literature The Outcome The Stakeholders The Restraints Conclusion Resources The Context Due to the growing demand for mainstream students with disabilities, many general education teachers are forced to become inclusion teachers without appropriate training and experience. Students with special needs often…

Academic Achievement Gap and Teachers Perceptions The article by Ratcliff et al. (2016) was aimed at discussing the issue of the achievement gap in terms of the problems causes and solutions as well as teachers perceptions. The researchers conducted a survey of 874 educators that included questions regarding the achievement gap, such as its importance,…

Effective Attributes of an Expert Teacher Becoming an expert teacher has never been an easy task since it requires a lot of practice and readiness to engage in continuous learning instead of resting on ones laurels. Despite multiple difficulties associated with gaining helpful experience and growing as a professional, specialists in education are expected to…