Three Practices of Effective Teaching by Alexandra Kocis

arkocis — 2024-11-18 01:04:26 UTC

Dinnertime is an opportunity to spend time together as a family. During this time, kids can contribute to cooking, setting the table, and gathering other family members to sit down and eat. This time is precious and a time to talk about what's happening in each others' lives, build social communication skills, and create bonds together as a family. Reports have shown that students that don't experience family dinners have a higher use of alcohol and drugs, have anti-social behavior, and depression when compared to those that eat dinners with their families regularly. As teachers, we cannot control what happens in the home; however, we can encourage students to sit with each other at lunch. At my school, there is a program called "lunch bunch" where school psychologists ask teachers which kids they know sit alone at lunch. They will form groups and build relationships so that kids don't sit alone. Eating together is so important to the wellbeing of our students.

arkocis — 2024-11-18 01:29:07 UTC

Now with technology at everyone's fingertips, one would think that taking notes on a laptop or personal electronic device would be the ideal style of recording and remembering information. However, studies have shown that students don't retain the material or perform as well as when they hand write their notes. As teachers, we can ask students to use the computer for specific assignments or tasks, but for taking notes, perhaps we ask students to use their notebooks or provide paper copies. Putting pencil to paper will be helpful in the long run for students to retain the material needed to succeed on assessments and in class.

arkocis — 2024-11-18 01:51:20 UTC

Studies have shown that effective teachers have a passion for teaching and for their students. They have the grit and resilience to overcome obstacles and endure trials, resurfacing as a positive, optimistic educator. They have an enthusiasm that is welcome, uplifting, and memorable. Students want to know that they are supported academically, but also emotionally. They desire to walk into a safe environment, knowing that their teacher cares about them.