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…
Most children want to behave. Most children wake up in the morning and want to behave in school and at home, even those who struggle to maintain their behavior. So, what happened? Many factors influence behavior, such as environment, interactions with peers, interactions with adults, parents, genetics, and societal norms and expectations. Behavior is the…
