Welcome Guest!
Teachers are welcome to read and post on Teachers.Net.
Login to access to these free features:
• Relaxed spam filters
• Post pics, links & comments
• Get notified of responses |
• Join teacher groups
• Apply to teacher jobs
• Post a resume |
Welcome Guest!
You must login to comment on posts.
Login to access to these free features:
• Relaxed spam filters
• Post links & upload pics
• Get notified of responses |
• Join teacher groups
• Apply to teacher jobs
• Post a resume |
Welcome Guest!
Your account must login to post.
Login to access to these free features:
• Relaxed spam filters
• Post, comment, & upload pics
• Get notified of responses |
• Join teacher groups
• Apply to teacher jobs
• Post a resume |
I am looking for some sort of creative problem solving unit to use with my gifted students. Any suggestions?
by Hal Portner
May 16, 2010
On July 12 - 14, 2010, Holyoke (MA) Community College will host the Institute for 21st Century Teaching and Learning for teachers, administrators, teacher-educators, and education policy makers.
The Institute's purpose is not only to enhance awareness of the skills and ways of thinking students will need in order to meet and successfully a...See MoreOn July 12 - 14, 2010, Holyoke (MA) Community College will host the Institute for 21st Century Teaching and Learning for teachers, administrators, teacher-educators, and education policy makers.
The Institute's purpose is not only to enhance awareness of the skills and ways of thinking students will need in order to meet and successfully address the multiple challenges of the 21st century, but also, and most importantly, to provide strategies and share examples of how to apply this awareness to teaching and learning back home.
In order to provide opportunity for in-depth interaction and long-term impact, the Institute is limited to 100 participants, so register soon. Registration deadline is June 11.
Check out the link below, iIt will take you to the web site where you will find more detail and registration information. Share it with your colleagues.
[link removed]
What GT journals/magazines/websites do you use for profession development and keeping up what's new.
I'm planning on using tootsie roll pops for a math lesson. I'm having some trouble coming up with ideas on how to go about it, above the basic probability and graphing. Anyone have any great ideas to share?
by Trying to improve my game
May 21, 2010
1. I'm looking to build my repertoire of games for my students. I like to incorporate fun games as a way to close out class or to reinforce a skill we've been working on. I feel like we've been in a rut lately. So for next year, I want to build up a notebook of ideas so I'll have some new ideas to turn to. I'd love any games relating to performing ...See More1. I'm looking to build my repertoire of games for my students. I like to incorporate fun games as a way to close out class or to reinforce a skill we've been working on. I feel like we've been in a rut lately. So for next year, I want to build up a notebook of ideas so I'll have some new ideas to turn to. I'd love any games relating to performing arts, critical or creative thinking, and especially team building.
2. Any ideas to combat the whining and negativity of middle schoolers? I have had a particularly tough year with my 7th graders and I would like to start off the year with a whole different vibe. I try to model the positive thinking but with a certain group, I was less than successful in getting through to them. I talk alot about behaving professionally in our classroom and will be continuing along that line. I thought I would tie in the positive attitude to go along with that (Positive and Professional will be our key words all year). Any ideas on how to retrain their brains? One thought was to have a bonus if they can resist saying negative things (this can be whining, calling names or putting someone down, etc.). I would draw 50 circles on a posterboard and if a negative comment is heard, a frowny face gets drawn inside. If it fills up, they do not get the bonus at the end of the semester. However, I do think that is probably negative in and of itself. So should I ignore the negativity and focus on recognizing positive comments with smiley faces? I would love your feedback and any ideas you might have.
3. I'm also looking to redecorate my two classrooms. Does anyone have ideas on some cool things to include in the classroom? Or pictures you would like to share?
Thanks so much everyone! Looking forward to next year being my best ever in teaching gifted!
Has anyone used these in their classrooms? I'd love to hear how you used them and what you did.
I am in dire need of a math lesson plan for an observation that was sprung on me today that will be done tomorrow. I wasn't told this observation was going to happen. Now I'm in panic mode. Does anyone have a really good Lesson plan they are willing to share?
I would love to hear what you all do for the end of the year. We are at the point where the state test has been taken, I'm tired and really don't want to give grades anymore. I'm still planning on teaching math and reading but would like some fun projects/enrichment activities for my students to work on to keep them engaged and busy.
I am looking for some book recommendations to use with my 7th grade gifted Reading classes. I am debating whether to use classic novels or more contemporary, high interest books. Has anyone used "Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life"?
For those of you who use "Animal Farm" with your classes, I'm wondering how your students respond to it? I'm considering this for my 7th grade gifted class. Any special projects or assignments that work well?
next page »
« prev page
Teacher Chatboards
