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Nov 24, 2014

Literacy across the curriculum: Why is it so important? What does it mean for instruction? And what does it look like?

Writing is Learned, Not Taught. Here's how

Nov 2, 2014

Students learn to write by writing. E Gads! What a concept! Next thing you know someone will try to convince us that kids learn to walk by walking and learn to read by reading. It is presumptuous to think one can teach writing.

So in answer to the question, “How Do teachers teach kids to write?” the answer is...

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some good ideas here BUT.. students learned much more in a class where they just wrote for 3 hours a week vs. when a teacher taught? BULL(BLEEP)!! I don't give a rat's ass if a study found that; it is NOT TRUE. Yes we learn to write by writing, but we also learn by being taught how to write. I am so tired of being berated as a teacher for lecturing, explaining, giving exampl...See More

Dec 24, 2014

7 Tips To Ace Multiple Choice Test by Susan Fitzell

In addition to studying for tests, there are techniques that students can employ to increase their scores on multiple choice tests. Click below to read 7 simple tips by Susan Fitzell.

In case the link doesn't display, here's the url to paste into your browser: http://gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/susan-fitzell/7-secret-tips-to-ace...See More

Oct 6, 2014

9 EASY Tips for Quick Differentiation of Instruction

Aug 29, 2014

Easy to do tips for instant differentiation of instruction, on the fly! (Please share the link with teaching colleagues and administrators!)

Danger! Assuming Students Understand Our Words Fails Them

Aug 12, 2014

Assuming That Students Understand Our Words Fails Them

"I thought I understood. I really did! I thought they understood what I was saying."

gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/susan-fitzell/assuming-students-understand/

How a shoe can teach responsibility - Marjan Glavac

Aug 7, 2014

Marjan Glavac (@BusyEducator) writes about a unique method that worked for him to teach his students about responsibility.

ec-6 Generalist exam

by Priscilla

Jul 27, 2014

I am scheduled to take the test this coming Saturday. I do not feel prepared. Those that have taken the exam have any helpful information?

Why does every single plan I make have to be put into the formal EEI (Hunter's model) format? Why can't I just say that today I have x powerpoint that introduces a new topic and then we'll practice it? Yes I get that I need sub plans, but I have those.. I have a video plus questions and back up worksheets. I'm looking at job descriptions--I am not ...See More

I just want to teach

by exhausted

Jul 23, 2014

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Betty Ann The amount of detail required in your lesson plans varies from district to district--and even school to school somewhat. And, yes, they definitely take time.

As you gain experience, they will come faster, but you can definitely expect to write detailed plans when you are student teaching.

The brief description you referred to is n...See More

Jul 31, 2014

pixie to "exhausted" Even as a rookie "real teacher," I was required to submit a week's worth of lesson plans in advance, and administrators would walk into your room and demand to see your lesson plan. Woe unto you if you did not have it sitting out in plain view. Also, it was strictly forbidden to collaborate with fellow teachers on writing lesson plans, because "you...See MoreEven as a rookie "real teacher," I was required to submit a week's worth of lesson plans in advance, and administrators would walk into your room and demand to see your lesson plan. Woe unto you if you did not have it sitting out in plain view. Also, it was strictly forbidden to collaborate with fellow teachers on writing lesson plans, because "you are being evaluated on your lesson plans," and heaven forbid you should be trying to deceive them about your capabilities in order to keep your job and escape being nonrenewed at the end of the year. Granted this is not a typical scenario, but I lived it and this type of treatment is a big part of the reason why I am now a substitute teacher. Best of luck to you.

On 7/31/14, Betty Ann wrote: > The amount of detail required in your lesson plans varies > from district to district--and even school to school > somewhat. And, yes, they definitely take time. > > As you gain experience, they will come faster, but you can > definitely expect to write detailed plans when you are > student teaching. > > The brief description you referred to is not enough. You need > to be very clear about what, exactly, you are teaching that > day. The topic is not what you are teaching--you need to know > what standard(s) you are working on and how you will > determine whether students are understanding. > > On 7/23/14, exhausted wrote: >> Why does every single plan I make have to be put into the >> formal EEI (Hunter's model) format? Why can't I just say >> that today I have x powerpoint that introduces a new topic >> and then we'll practice it? Yes I get that I need sub > plans, >> but I have those.. I have a video plus questions and back > up >> worksheets. I'm looking at job descriptions--I am not >> employed yet--and one principal requires a monthly unit >> submitted a month prior to when you'd teach it! In my area >> we don't do monthly units; it's just not feasible. Is it >> unrealistic to want a job where I can just plan as I see > fit >> and teach? I am NOT saying we should be accountable, but > not >> every single plan really needs a full blown lesson plan.

Aug 11, 2014