Benefit of Small Classroom Sizes
The debate about classroom sizes has been going on for decades - with proponents on both sides of the line. Those on the outside may be confused by this debate, but it is worth researching and understanding - especially for parents and educators. Most people consider...
How Gamification Helps Students Learn
Believe it or not, gamification has been in the classroom for years. It’s only been in the last decade or so that the term has been more commonly used to describe the practice. That might make one wonder: what is gamification? Gamification pulls game-design elements...
What is “Developmentally Appropriate” for Students Today?
The world of education is constantly changing as it shifts to implement discoveries and better educate the next generation. This raises the question; what is developmentally appropriate for students today? The term developmentally appropriate applies to the method of...
How to Prevent Bullying in the Classroom
Anyone who deals with children will inevitably end up dealing with bullying. It’s essential for teachers and carers to understand the signs of bullying - and what they can do to help prevent it from happening. Bullying has a negative impact on an educational...
How to Encourage Students to Ask Questions
When a person imagines children and questions, they are likely picturing the oft-used ‘but why?” However one may feel about that repeated question, the simple truth is that asking questions is a healthy way for children to learn. According to experts, a good question...
Leading Technologies in Education
Educational technology is defined as the use of computer hardware and software to assist with the formal learning process. EdTech is constantly evolving as new IT tools are adapted and updated, and teachers who welcome technology into their classrooms are at the forefront of the latest teaching era. Not only is it more engaging and fun for both the educator and students, but it also teaches essential life skills like collaboration and teamwork.
Teach Students Leadership Skills
Much like parenting, the primary purpose of education is to prepare young people to become productive, positive society members. As a teacher, this means you’re tasked with not only relaying knowledge and data but also arming youth with the necessary tools they’ll need to lead others and spread effective positivity.
Benefits of an Outdoor Education
2020 was a difficult, challenging period. While we may not be out of the woods completely, there seems to be a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. When COVID was at its peak, people were warned about going outdoors for months on end, with no foreseeable release in sight. In addition to the overall stress of the nation, this fear contributed to approximately a quarter of the nation concerned for their mental health.
Avoiding Burnout as an Educator
Regardless of our industry, we all risk the feeling of burnout. In the case of teachers, it’s compounded by several factors. According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), one in five teachers feels tense about their job, nearly 100 percent of the time, as opposed to one in eight in similar professions. The reason for this is teachers have demands coming from multiple directions, such as disgruntled parents, oppositional students, frustrating budgetary guidelines, lack of syllabus creativity, insubstantial pay, and work-life imbalance, among other reasons. There are ways to avoid burnout, but it’s essential to watch for the signs and take the appropriate measures to be your own advocate before things escalate.
How To Effectively Lead an Online Classroom
Every teacher in America has been on the front lines this year. The first triumph came after restructuring their entire teaching model without warning. The following, and continuous, battles have been keeping their students engaged and ready for online learning.