Co-teaching Models: Collaborative Roles in the Classroom
Given the magnitude of demands placed on classroom teachers today, they can become overwhelmed with the task of trying to meet the needs of a heterogeneously grouped co-taught classroom.
Even MORE Cool Classroom Storage Ideas
During a recent round of seminars, a couple of participants left me with some new classroom storage ideas for keeping things organized in their classrooms. Olivia Valencic uses a small tackle box to store markers, highlighters, sticky notes, etc. Just put it on the table and everything is right wher [...]
Reciprocal Teaching – A Strategy to Improve Reading Comprehension
Studies have proven that reciprocal teaching greatly influences student comprehension skills.
Tips to Improve Reading Comprehension
Research shows that teaching each other, or peer teaching, is one of the most powerful ways to learn. After teaching for seven to ten minutes, give students one to three minutes to share with each other. Talking it out with a partner lets students correct misconceptions and reinforces the material by keeping it in working memory long enough to make an impact.
Things That Can Get Educators in Legal Hot Water!
Caution to be professional at all times as well as ever mindful of confidentiality laws has always been a top priority of school districts. However, in our digital age, this issue has taken on a new meaning and has escalated caution to another level.