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How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions

Waterford

How to Lead a Class Discussion: Helpful Strategies to Know. Preventing School Failure: Alternative Education for Children and Youth, 2003, 47, pp. The post How to Hold Effective Classroom Discussions appeared first on Waterford.org. The unique benefits of class discussions are clear and profound. Algozzine, B., Faculty Focus.

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Self-Regulation in the Personalized Classroom

A Principal's Reflections

A large body of empirical evidence suggests that self-regulated learners are more effective, confident, resourceful, and persistent in learning (Pintrich, 1995; Schunk & Zimmerman, 1994; Winne & Hadwin, 1998; Zimmerman & Campillo, 2003). I love seeing 13- and 14-year-olds learn how to manage their time using short-term deadlines.

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How to Make Classes More Active, and Why It Matters

Edsurge

The latest book she co-authored—“The New College Classroom”—is a surprisingly lively read for a how-to book on teaching. But it’s also full of examples and context that remind readers of how classroom moments, when done well, can be life-changing ones for students. You're learning how to take it. You're learning you don't count.

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How to Transition from Summer Break to the First Days of School

Waterford

How to sign up for classroom or field trip volunteering opportunities. 11] If you can figure out how to reach the majority of parents early in the school year, you’re more likely to promote long-term parent engagement. Additionally, let parents know how they can get involved with school events. “I NSW Department of Education.

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How to Boost Family Involvement through Parent-Teacher Conferences

Waterford

For Educators: How to Run a Parent-Teacher Conference. If you’d like to get more involved in school events, let them know how you’d like to help. How to Keep Family Engagement Strong After Parent-Teacher Conferences. Phi Delta Kappan, March 2003, 84(7), pp. American Educational Research Journal, 1987, 24, pp. Lemmer, E.M.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor host the Teaching Python Podcast where they share how to help kids of all ages learn this valuable language. She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology.

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A Stress Free Plan for Closing Out Your Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

How to have students help without chaos. Want to hear another episode on how to thrive at the end of the school year? Listen to me talk about How to make it to the end of the school year. She has published four books for teachers and has maintained The Cornerstone For Teachers blog since 2003.

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