Useful tips for teachers by https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb en-us 2021-03-18 20:56:37 UTC 2021-03-18 21:53:28 UTC hello@padlet.com Get organized tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327660895 Develop an organizational system. Where do things belong? This may need to be explicitly explained to your students. Some modifications may also be needed (e.g., placing materials closer to the student).

]]> 2021-03-18 21:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327660895 Explain Procedures and Expectations tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327699386 It's a mistake to assume the students in your class know how to work in a group or how to behave on a field trip. However, most kids will cooperate if they know what they're supposed to do. Remember, as an educator, you have to teach not only the "what" but the "how."]]> 2021-03-18 21:33:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327699386 Always have a well-designed, engaging lesson tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327704782 This tip is most important of all. Perhaps you’ve heard that if you don’t have a plan for them, they’ll have one for you. Always overplan. It’s better to run out of time than to run short on a lesson.]]> 2021-03-18 21:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327704782 Learn to balance your monitoring and direct teaching methods tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327715015 Your students will respond to different methods of learning, and they will need to learn how to work independently, in groups, one-on-one with you, and in other environments. When you design your monthly and year-long curriculum strategies, think about how you will mix it up, in regards to your teaching methods and styles. This advice for first year teachers will help keep your students’ minds fresh, and will help develop their ability to work and learn in various ways.]]> 2021-03-18 21:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327715015 Think about teacher-student relationships tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327717253 This may also seem obvious, but the interactions teachers have with students has a big impact on learning – as well as the “classroom climate”. The report said that it was important to create a classroom environment that was “constantly demanding more” while affirming students’ self-worth. A student’s success should be atributed to effort rather than ability.]]> 2021-03-18 21:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327717253 Technology requirements tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327723072
As a teacher, you’ll need to administer your course, create materials, broadcast your class, interact with your students and grade their work. For efficiency, you’ll need a laptop, a desktop computer or a professional tablet.
Your students will also need a laptop or computer if they want to fully participate in your classes. However, smartphones or tablets with an internet connection can be used when there’s no alternative.

]]> 2021-03-18 21:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327723072 Promote Student Success tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327725108 At the beginning of each class period, select a student to give a short summary of the main points of the last class.  This can help students who might have missed the last class and can help you understand what the students see as important.  In addition, it can help students work on their oral communication skills.
—From Successful Beginnings for College Teaching:  Engaging Your Students from the First Day, by Angela P. McGlynn (2001, Atwood Publishing)]]> 2021-03-18 21:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327725108 Plan lessons well in-advance tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327730902 Time invested in lesson-planning always pays dividends. By waking up early on a Sunday morning to plan my week-ahead, I find that I can get really clear about:

  1. The topics I’ll be covering.
  2. The activities I need to do.
  3. Any resources that I need to upload to my school’s virtual learning environment (Google Classroom, in my case).
  4. The logistics of each lesson (where students will sit, where they will move during activities, etc.).
  5. Any homework I need to set and collect in.

]]> 2021-03-18 21:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327730902 Start each day with a clean slate tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327735078 When you’re working with students who span the vast spectrum of learning difficulties and behavioural challenges, it’s pretty much a given that you will experience some trying days in the classroom.

The important thing to remember is that no matter what happens on any given day, always treat the next day as a fresh start. Progress can take time, and it’s your job to deal with classroom incidents in the most productive way possible.

That means that if a student makes a mess or lashes out at yourself or a fellow student, it’s better to deal with the consequences there and then – ask them to clear up or apologise to apologise so they can learn from their mistake, then put the episode behind you.

]]> 2021-03-18 21:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327735078 Fuel Conversations and Connections in Various Ways tetianaboiko17 https://padlet.com/tetianaboiko17/f2ox0ilwb1x7lkbb/wish/1327740248
Now more than ever, your students need to be able to connect with each other and with you in whatever way works best. Based on your students’ age, access, and the platform, find creative ways to keep students feeling connected to one another by having them engage with each other online. Comments, text-based chats, and short videos are just a few ways to fuel conversation.
Also, try to structure your learning opportunities to minimize frequent teacher and adult support. This helps boost students’ independence while giving parents, guardians, and older siblings a chance to breathe and focus on other things.
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