Am I buiding my students' emotional intelligence?
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 If we describe a student as "smart," nine times out of ten we're referring to his academic abilities and we assume that this "smart" student has a good chance of being successful in life. But more and more studies suggest that academic smarts aren't all one needs to make it in the world.
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| What's going on in my students' brains? |
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you ever feel like the information you pour into your students each
week is going into a sieve? When you rev up for annual assessment tests
in April, do you find yourself shocked by how little students
remember from what you taught in the fall? It turns out that if you want things to stick in students' long-term memory, how you teach the material is just as important as what you're teaching in the first place.
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| Where will we go this year? |
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 Field
trips have become indulgent extras in today's fast-paced academic
calendar. They take a lot of time to set up, can be a headache to
execute, and often cost more than school budgets can manage. But there
are plenty of good reasons why you should consider well-planned field
trips an essential part of your instruction. Want to learn more? Check out the full newsletter on this topic. |
Best Of 2008 Activities (Part 2)
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Sentence Scramble
Looking for a center activity that you can adapt to multiple content areas? Seeking group-work that is engaging and educational? Check out this simple activity that can be adapted to fit the needs of just about any subject area and grade level.
Stranded
Stick students in the middle of a story and watch them use their own creativity to find a way in, and out!
Building Teamwork in your School
Whether you're a teacher, student, principal, parent, or community member you can play a role in building community in your school. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
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More Grants and Funding for Teachers
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You know how much you spend on supplies for your classroom? If you've got the time to fill out some applications, there just might be people and organizations out there who will buy that stuff for you. Check out these resources!
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