Sentences with phrase «as former classroom teachers»

Authors Ross Cooper and Erin Murphy share their experiences as former classroom teachers and current administrators.

As a former classroom teacher turned private educational consultant, I've seen my share of homework woes: inane assignments, tedious worksheets, and busywork for elementary school children.

«As a former classroom teacher, she understands the joys and challenges our teachers face every day.

His experiences as a former classroom teacher, leader for state and non-profit organizations, and thought partner for districts, states, education organizations in the US and abroad, including the US Department of Education and Queen Rania's Teacher Academy, provide him with unique expertise in solving the challenges of underperforming schools.

His experiences as a former classroom teacher, leader for state and non-profit organizations, and thought partner for districts, states, several countries, and the United States Department of Education and Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA) provide him with unique expertise in solving the challenges of underperforming schools.

As a former classroom teacher and a college supervisor to student teachers, I have over the years observed many classroom teachers using their interpretation of state and local mathematics standards to restrict the curriculum to a lecture - and - drill format with a checklist mentality.

As a former classroom teacher, I attribute the success that I witnessed in my students because of these things.

With all of these thoughts in mind, I asked myself, as a former classroom teacher and now as a teacher educator, how can I provide a safe and stimulating environment in which all of my students and I can explore these difficult questions of critical literacy together, in a meaningful fashion?

«As a former classroom teacher, I understand the adversities that come with ensuring students are fully engaged in learning,» said Dr. Gene R. Carter, Executive Director and CEO of ASCD.

Janice comes to this dialogue as a former classroom teacher, a K - 12 mathematics specialist, and an adjunct professor.

Not exact matches

As a former math teacher with 23 years in the classroom, I have seen too many children struggle because of hunger.

Dr. Farber is a former classroom teacher who led the way in bringing games to the classroom, as an academic on the topic and as an author about the implementation of games in the classroom.

«As a former Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines, New York City teacher, licensed sea captain, and head educator of an ocean classroom prior to coming to HGSE, Timothy O'Brien is a «stealthy leader» who truly embodies the values, energy, and breadth of the Learning and Teaching (L&T) Program through his focus on student work and professional development of teachers,» says Lecturer Sally Schwager, Learning and Teaching program director.

«Having a former tradie or nurse as a teacher can bring more perspective to a classroom and can be especially beneficial for the teaching of vocational and trade skills,» Mr Birmingham said.

As former middle school teachers, the trio found that despite the many challenges students face as they transition from «learning to read» to «reading to learn,» few programs focus on this age group, offer help to the seven different reading levels found in middle school classrooms, or assist skilled readerAs former middle school teachers, the trio found that despite the many challenges students face as they transition from «learning to read» to «reading to learn,» few programs focus on this age group, offer help to the seven different reading levels found in middle school classrooms, or assist skilled readeras they transition from «learning to read» to «reading to learn,» few programs focus on this age group, offer help to the seven different reading levels found in middle school classrooms, or assist skilled readers.

Directors are all former YES teachers, and they are groomed as classroom leaders and school culture builders.

As a former dean of students at a small college in Alaska, Chris began as an educator working with college students and other adults prior to becoming an elementary classroom teacheAs a former dean of students at a small college in Alaska, Chris began as an educator working with college students and other adults prior to becoming an elementary classroom teacheas an educator working with college students and other adults prior to becoming an elementary classroom teacher.

As a former elementary school teacher in a 1:1 iPad classroom, I know how powerful iPads can be as learning tools in the hands of studentAs a former elementary school teacher in a 1:1 iPad classroom, I know how powerful iPads can be as learning tools in the hands of studentas learning tools in the hands of students.

She has served as a former Literacy Specialist, Learning Strategist, and elementary classroom teacher throughout the 5th largest school district in the United States.

Michael Lovorn, a former K - 12 teacher who now researches humor and teaching as an assistant professor of education at the University of Pittsburgh, also favored self - effacing humor in the classroom.

Faced with the unique quandary presented by 2016 presidential politics, we put our heads together as a fifth - grade team (classroom teachers, special education teachers, academic support teachers) to create a project where our students could study the election process, the executive branch and former presidents.

This projection varies depending on the percent of newly prepared teacher that actually enter the profession and the number of former teachers who return to classroom as re-entrants.

She is a former classroom teacher who has worked in regular education as well as with children with learning, physical, behavioral and emotional disabilities, and in a private practice for troubled youth.

When I taught high school science as a TFA corps member in New Orleans, the science classroom next to mine was staffed midyear with a former band instructor because the school could not find a qualified science teacher to take the job.

«Whereas someone who has moved up the ladder may be well intentioned and they may have been terrific as former teachers in the classroom, unfortunately, the public education system hasn't provided adequate training in management,» said Lepping.

«As a former teacher, Matthew understands the impact advocacy and policy can have on the classroom,» said Eileen B. Sigmund, President and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association.

Teach Plus was founded by Fellow Celine Coggins, a former classroom teacher and Stanford University PhD who served as an advisor to the Massachusetts Department of Education Commissioner.

(It's ironic: As former California state senator Gloria Romero points out, the union that fights to keep every last teacher in classroom, including those who commit unspeakable offenses against children, wants to ditch Duncan for merely voicing an opinion contrary to theirs.)

In his role at the National Board, Lee focuses on the broadest levels of education policy, but as a former teacher and principal, he's well aware that it can take a long time for policy changes to reach classroom, if they do at all.

And thanks to experts, we have a system of teacher training that, as former Teachers College President Arthur Levine and others have pointed out, has been ineffective in recruiting and preparing aspiring teachers for claTeachers College President Arthur Levine and others have pointed out, has been ineffective in recruiting and preparing aspiring teachers for clateachers for classrooms.

As a teacher educator and former classroom teacher, I have become increasingly concerned about the tenuous situation of the most vulnerable students in U.S. public schools — students who attend urban schools with crumbling infrastructures, few resources, and a highly mobile staff.

In the former, when an innovation is deemed desirable, someone (other than a teacher) initiates professional development; «teachers are told about it, it is demonstrated to them, and, as rational human beings, they are expected to implement it in their classrooms» (Richardson & Placier, in press, p. 2).

According to Roughton and his team of TOSAs, TOSAs are well - suited to serve as attendance liaisons because they are all former classroom teachers with extensive experience working with students and their families.

Carson, a former classroom teacher, has received other honors during her 17 - year career in education, including the $ 25,000 Milken Educator Award, known nationally as the «Oscar» of teaching.

As a part of Ed Trust's ongoing work around teachers of color, the assets they bring to the classroom and the challenges they face, we sat down with longtime educator and former Washington State Teacher of The Year and Milken Award - winner Nate Bowling to hear his ideas about the challenges surrounding recruiting talented Black teachers, the experiences that drive too many talented Black teachers out of the field, and what it will take to ensure that America's teaching workforce reflects its student body.

According to Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at the University of London's Institute of Education, and a former teacher, the evidence suggests that most new teachers improve for the first two to three years of their career, as they learn how to manage classroom behaviour, and then stop improving.

I am NOT a professor of education, an OFSTED inspector, a publisher or a former headteacher, but I do remember what it is like to be a trainee teacher, an NQT and a busy classroom teacher, as I was all of these in the last few years.

A former classroom teacher and reading specialist, Bob also worked internationally for nine years as an ESL teacher and program specialist.

According to Dr. Michael Moody, our founder and the former chief academic advisor of DC Public Schools, «Video continues to show great promise as a method of getting support closer to classroom practice while also offering opportunities to support the growth of those who observe and coach teachers.»

Other successful programs have included additional elements such as: reduced course loads; providing a teacher's aide; 42 observations by former teachers and administrators; and even a crisis line that teachers can call to get a response within a certain time frame from experienced teachers.43 Overall, the goal is to provide beginning teachers with significant personalized support as they find their bearings in the classroom.

CLASSROOMS AS STUDIOS WYLANDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EIGHTY FOUR, PENNSYLVANIA Christina Unitas, Principal When a former art teacher became principal, she worked with the Creative Leadership Team to transform the entire school into a model of inquiry - based, hands - on learning.

Entrepreneur Mark Llano, a former Marine who built a $ 200 million - a-year military supply business in Wellington, said safety tactics should be taught at schools, including training teachers and students to move a heavy object such as a filing cabinet in front of the classroom door, turn off the lights to minimize visibility for a potential shooter and find a safe spot in their location.

As a former open classroom teacher, I totally resonate with this point of view!

kate is a literacy interventionist and former fourth grade teacher and tara has been teaching since 1997 and has experience in grades k through high school as well has international teaching experience in ireland, but her favorite spot has been co-teaching in a 4th grade classroom.

As a former teacher, he wants everything CASEL does to have a positive impact on teachers and classrooms.

The idea came from former classroom teacher Rafe Esquith (video linked in the PowerPoint) as a way of creating a strong classroom culture and fostering a language to effectively communicate expectations.

kate is a literacy interventionist and former fourth grade teacher and tara has been teaching since 1997 and has experience in grades k through high school as well has international teaching experience in ireland, but her favorite spot has been co-teaching in a 4th grade classroom.