The Power of Teacher Praise
“many educators do not appreciate that the systematic use of contingent praise and attention may be the most powerful motivational and classroom management tool they have” (Flora, 2004).
education.
“The single greatest effect on student achievement is not race, it is not poverty — it is the effectiveness of the teacher.” - Harry K. Wong
This is what education has come to.
The ‘keep calm’ phrase has definitely been overexposed, but I couldn’t help myself.
Create your own at http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/
WOW! I love this! Crafting and organization…my favorites!
I hope I never get too old to giggle every time I hear the name Harry Wong.
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I am student teaching in a 2nd grade classroom this semester and WE HAVE A PET TARANTULA!
how awesome is that!?!?
(Source: dia-de-los-muertos)
How to Teach a Classroom Management Plan
Just thought I would share. This goes great with the one posted last week about setting up a simple classroom management plan. One thing I wish was added to these articles about CM is that the tighter your lesson plan is, the less behavior issues you are going to have in your classroom.
I echo the sentiment on a well thought out lesson plan that also includes ideas if things go not as planned.
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i want this :D
(Source: teachingliteracy)
