I am taking an Into course in Early Childhood Education and I need to conduct a short interview with an educator. It is a series of 18 questions, short answers. Would anyone be interested in answering these questions for me? I would be happy to email you the interview questions. Thank you all for your time and have a wonderful day!
S...See MoreEDVECTUS writes: Gamification is a great technique to be applied in classrooms, with young minds, to engage them and motivate them. [Gamification] awakens a spirit of competitiveness in children as well as cooperation, rewards and challenges. Here are the top practical tips for gamifying your classroom. {Click below to read the article.}
Some educators oppose gamification in the classroom. What do you think about the concept as described in the article?
...See More Making deals with students is not effective teaching. It teaches students that when they grow up, everything will be negotiable, and they will take no responsibility for their actions or work. (You may find some of the examples in the article silly and funny, but they are all actual "deals" that have been observed in classrooms.)
So, what works better than making deals with students?
I will be a first year teacher come August/ September. I graduated from my undergraduate institution with a degree in Elementary Education in 2014 and am currently wrapping up my Masters degree in TESOL (K-12). Considering my quick transition from college to graduate school, I have yet to have my own classroom. I have had various student teaching placements, but have never had a classroom to really call my own. As I am looking ahead to the fall, I was wondering if you had any advice on where to start (in regards to the actual physical classroom, how to establish routines and procedures, what the 1st days of school should look like, etc.). Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I'm not sure what grade you will be teaching, but don't let the "elementary" feel of the book put you off. His ideas work well in the high school setting.
On 4/08/15, elsiev wrote: > Get the Wong's book The First Days of School. It will give you > everything you need -- much more clearly than anything I could > give you.
I am starting my first full year, too, though I did teach a couple months at a different school this past spring.
I just finished undergrad and am also plunging right into grad school part time. So far, I would say to definitely reach out to teachers at other grade levels than your own. Your grade level team of teachers will be a great resource, but making friends with colleagues who teach a very different group of students has helped me so far to keep from feeling "stuck," and often they will offer a fresh perspective. This definitely helped me at my first school and is continuing to help me feel like there is a variety of people I can reach out to for support at my new job!
My other piece of advice is, let's support each other! Keep posting on this thread and we can connect over similar challenges
Successful first days of school are easily attainable. (Click below to access the article full of tips for the early part of a successful school year.)
One of the most important articles you will read during this school year, this timeless and popular piece is better read now than later. (Click below to access the article.)
A study showed that in the classroom where the teacher greeted the students at the door, there was an increase in student engagement from 45 percent to 72 percent. How it's done makes a difference.
Read the linked article by Harry and Rosemary Wong to learn simple and enjoyable techniques for starting class every day.
I'm not sure what grade you will be teaching, but don't let the "elementary" feel of the book put you off. His ideas work well in the high school setting.
On 4/08/15, elsiev wrote: > Get the Wong's book The First Days of School. It will give you > everything you need -- much mo...See More