In many classrooms today, we are still doing things the same way we did in the 19th century. We still see the teacher as the only authority in the classroom. We need to make changes. Most classrooms, especially in middle and high school children sitting in rows in the classroom. How does that develop interaction?…
Traditional schools are missing opportunities to embrace non-traditional learners. Non-traditional learners do not fit in the square peg, so we must change how we instruct them. We change how we instruct by observing how students process information. Use data to guide the professional on what the child needs. Probably one of the most important components…
Special education is and will increase in the population from now on and in the future. Since the passage of P.L. 94-142, special education has never been fully funded, and it currently receives insufficient funding for students in need of services. So it will continue to put pressure on teachers, administrators, and families. Many teachers…
Behaviors are a reaction to something. If we understand the reaction and the cause, we will start to fully understand why children act a certain way way. Behavior is all reactions to something, most are an emotional feeling like fear, uncertainty, happiness, excitement, and physical needs such as hunger, sickness, and nervousness. You need to…
What is acting out behavior? Acting out behavior is a reaction to something. The American Psychological Association defines acting out as an extreme behavioral expression of emotions that relieves tension or communicates these emotions in a disguised or indirect way. Acting out is often disruptive, especially in a classroom or at home. Acting out behavior…
What is behavior? Behavior is the way we conduct ourselves from a stimulus. There are so many strategies that relate to behaviors. Goggle behaviors and the results give a plethora of ideas. This article will give 5 ideas to create behavioral strong classrooms. The first is to set up the structure in…
What is an unexpected bully? Unexpected bullies are bullies that you would not consider bullying you. The most shocking situation is when the bullies are directors in school systems, school board presidents, and other school administrators. We must be aware of school bullies and how to deal with them. The article The Child Welfare…
What is grit? Angela Duckworth describes grit as “sticking with things over the very long term until you master them. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines grit as firmness of mind or spirit: unyielding courage in the face of hardship or danger. So, is grit important to teach? Grit is not something that you are born…
Going back to school is exciting and fearful. Four things to do to prepare for the new school year. This summer is going so fast. After July 4th all the ads turn to back-to-school sales. Back to school is a big market for sales, especially in office supplies stores. It is a time the kids…
Patience is a virtue is a Proverb quote. What does that really mean in education? The Association for Middle-Level Education (AMLE) has an article titled Patient and Tenacious Teaching by Rick Wormeli https://www.amle.org/patient-and-tenacious-teaching/#:~:text=Patience%20to%20Build%20Prior%20Knowledge,to%20something%20already%20in%20storage. States that patience is the most powerful tool with have. It is difficult to use patience in a classroom that is pressurized…
