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3 Ways to Stress Less in Today’s Classroom

The CoolCatTeacher

5 practical lessons for elementary classroom inclusion. Dr. Desiree Alexander is an award-winning, multi-degreed educator who has been in the educational field since 2002. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Desiree Alexander.

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ADHD in the Classroom: How to Teach and Support Students with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Waterford

For elementary school teachers, here are a few early signs of ADHD to look for:[14]. After speaking to the child’s parents, and if the child has not been diagnosed with ADHD, you may want to refer a child to a specialist. In this case, refer the child to a counselor or ADHD specialist at your school. Low self-control.

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1st Grade digital PBL: Does it work?

Neo LMS

In my previous blog on the subject , we explored some of the better online resources for the elementary school teacher hoping to blend their elementary school classroom. Why is digital PBL so rare in foundational and elementary phases? 1st Grade digital PBL: a case study. Why is that, indeed?

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7 Great Science Posters for Classroom

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

As a fellow educator and researcher in the field, I’ve seen firsthand how visual elements can stimulate interest and understanding across various subject areas and grades, from elementary school all the way to higher education. References Cauley, T. ″x39″ banners that boast bold colors and brightness. link] Logan, L.

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What Is Phonemic Awareness According to Scholars?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Note that “phonemic awareness” refers to sounds, not letters. Phonemic awareness refers to “our understanding of different English sound units within the speech flow. “Phonemic awareness is often referred to as the ability to recognize and manipulate phonemes, the individual sounds in words in oral language.”

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Tips and Strategies to Talk about Race in Class

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

I’ve also tapped into the collective wisdom of fellow teachers, educators, and researchers (see references) to expand upon these initial ideas, providing a well-rounded approach that can be tailored to various educational contexts. Practical Steps: Create a poster with these ground rules and refer back to them as needed.

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What is Mastery Learning and How Do You Implement It Effectively?

The CoolCatTeacher

In 2002, Jon received the Presidential Award for Excellence for Math and Science Teaching; and in 2010, he was a Semi-Finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year. 00;10;02;16 – 00;10;16;14 Jon Bergmann But I also know an entire elementary school that's done this entire thing and everybody's doing mastery in every subject at the school.

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