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The Secret to Making a Lasting Impact as a Teacher – “What Trace am I Leaving behind?”
Edmond Locard’s quote, “Every contact leaves a trace,” is a reminder of the profound impact that every interaction has on those around us, especially in the crucial profession of teaching. However, it’s important to recognize that these traces can be positive or negative, depending on the nature of the interaction. A teacher who leaves a…
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“Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt: Embracing Your Strengths as a Teacher”
As a teacher, it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing your performance and outcomes to those of your colleagues. We’re often bombarded with messages about what “good” teaching looks like, and it’s natural to want to measure ourselves against these standards. However, it’s essential to remember that every teacher’s…
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Transform Your Students’ Learning Experience: The Top 6 Things You Need to Write on Your Board Every Class Period
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Part 1 – Setting the Tone.
There’s nothing more important to me than building strong relationships with my students. Many teachers will say it’s about the creativity, the planning, the content development, the _______, that is the most important thing to them. I’m sure that administrators might have different answers yet. But for me, I’ve always had the saying, “if they…
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From Confusion to Clarity: The Benefits of Visual Aids in the Science Classroom
Incorporating visual aids into instruction is a crucial component for helping students understand complex concepts and retain important vocabulary. As a biology and physics teacher, I have found that using visual aids such as word walls, content walls, diagrams, sketch-notes / scribble-notes, videos, and interactive tools like interactive whiteboards, Jamboard, and tablets have made a…
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Revolutionize Your Science Class with These Amazing Word Wall Strategies
Word walls are a useful tool for students in a science classroom as they can improve vocabulary, increase student engagement, enhance reading and writing skills, improve memory, provide greater accessibility for students with learning disabilities or who are English language learners, improve problem-solving skills, and foster collaboration among students. Research has supported the effectiveness of…
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Discover the Power of PBL: How It Can Transform Your Students’ Learning
Project-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method that emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning and helps students develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. Through PBL, students actively explore real-world problems and challenges, work in teams to create a final work product, and are given the opportunity to take ownership of their own learning and explore…
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3 Ways to Tame the Tech Monster in Your Classroom
One of the biggest challenges faced by teachers in today’s classrooms is the increasing prevalence of on-demand technology and 1-to-1 devices such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones. These tools can be very useful for enhancing learning and facilitating communication, but they can also be a major distraction for students who are constantly connected to social…
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Discover the Power of Visual Learning: Why Scribble Notes are a Must for Students
Scribble notes, also known as sketchnotes, offer a unique and effective way for students to take notes. By combining text and visual elements, these notes allow students to actively process and interpret the material, leading to a deeper understanding and a greater sense of ownership of the material. Visual aids like diagrams and charts can…