Make the lesson personal by inviting your students to place themselves in the middle of it. Ask questions like… How would this make you feel? How would this impact your family? Does this impact your family today in any way? Why would you like or dislike this if it happened to you? What would you like or dislike about this situation? What would you change? How? Why? In subjects […]
A few weeks ago, you were encouraged to schedule days on your calendar to send a complimentary message to all of your parents about their child. This was to ensure that at some point, every parent gets contacted this year. However, it may be necessary to act today to encourage a student who needs it. While the school-year is still in the first quarter, reaching out to a couple of students could set a positive […]
As I was waiting in line one afternoon in a hotel lobby, I observed a toddler having a conniption, as we say in the South. Actually, it was a full-throttle temper-tantrum. The child made it clear that she wanted to ride the motorcycle in the arcade, despite the fact that her father was trying to get on the elevator. When a child throws a temper tantrum in public, it’s awkward for everyone, especially for the […]
Hackers are getting more and more tricky with ways to steal your personal information, as well as private records in your school’s databases. Some phishing emails even use names of people you know to bait the hook. By hacking into your personal computer or school system, offenders could steal your identity without your knowledge; or they highjack private records and hold them for ransom. This scenario has become far too common in schools nationwide. Do […]
I have the opportunity to present a few workshops at this year’s convention in Myrtle Beach. You can download my handouts below. Session II: Becoming a Motivating Teacher Session V: Homework, Does it Help or Hurt? Session VI: Managing Student Conflicts Session IX: Make Parent-Teacher Communication Effective
