Sentences with phrase «doing in their classrooms challenges»

Hearing what my fellow teachers are doing in their classrooms challenges me to be the best teacher I can be and do what's best for my students.

Not exact matches

Whether you want to do this challenge in the classroom or send it home for families, young children will enjoy View Post

Does she have sensory processing challenges that cause her to be overwhelmed in a stimulating classroom?

This helps teachers reflect on the experience of PBL, see challenges students will face, and create engagement and excitement for doing PBL in the classroom.

P.K. Yonge administrators knew it would be a challenge for their teachers, many of whom were averse to learning new technologies, or didn't have the time to think about how to implement it in their classroom.

The PZC tackles challenging issues about the kind of teaching and learning that should be done in classrooms all around the world, but is not being done, in part because of the pressure for certain performances on certain kinds of standardized tests, in part because teachers teach what they were taught and in the ways that they were taught 10 or 50 years ago.

Strategies include having students do mini-challenges (like the marshmallow challenge) to reflect on how successful teams work, and giving students a voice in creating classroom norms.

Photons for sensing and measurement is more of a high school concept, but my 11 - year - old came home last year and told me that their class had done an experiment where they had to bring in five shiny things from home and they were given a practical challenge where, in pairs, they had to figure out how to route light from one part of the classroom to another part of the classroom.

Wood, who began his career as a social studies and history teacher in South Carolina, says he didn't really understand the impact of policy on what he did in the classroom until U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley invited him to Washington in 1993 to write the guidelines and serve as chief reviewer for the department's new Technology Innovation Challenge Grants program.

The fact that we know what good practice looks like is very helpful but upscaling is the big challenge — how do you get a quality teacher in every classroom?

Teachers need manageable technology that does not distract from teaching and learning; they need instructional coaches who can effectively use the footage for professional learning; and they need a supportive school climate for sharing challenging moments in the classroom.

Ideas on support girls and boys in the classroom (as they do learn differently) and how to challenge them.

Classroom Problem Solver: Lunchroom Behavior The lunchroom often presents more challenging management problems than the classroom: students may believe that classroom rules don't apply in the cafeteria.

When the Supreme Court justice challenged every person to demonstrate the benefits of diversity in the classroom, Lee realized that he could do more.

Even if you are what Ed calls «humor challenged,» there are things you can do to lighten the load and dissipate the clouds in your classroom.

Once you resolve to challenge gifted students in your classroom, the next question naturally becomes how do I do that?

Without early identification, youngsters are apt to lose out on opportunities to accelerate, to get into such special classrooms and supplemental programs as do exist, to enroll in magnet or charter schools designed to challenge them, and to gain access (when they reach high school) to Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate programs, and other offerings that typically presuppose a solid education in the early grades.

«We joined collaborative planning teams, where we sat and chatted to teachers, had observations in classrooms, informal walkthroughs... [and] a teacher inquiry group which ran for a semester where a group of teachers who were looking into their practice in mathematics engaged in challenging some of the things that they were doing.»

Well - designed projects challenge students to choose an issue that matters to them, invest time in authentic research, interact with the world outside the classroom, and then do something that will achieve real results.

What other things can teachers do to stay on top of their own memory challenges and avoid the stereotypical senior moments,» especially in the classroom?

«Order doesn't simply mean obeying rules or tossing challenging kids out of a classroom — it means figuring out what we can do for students,» said Stengel, who has conducted research in Nashville schools for nearly a decade.

Challenges for ELLs in Content Area Learning Do you want to help classroom teachers in your school with their English language learners?

From a series of articles that examine «What Kids Can Do with Challenging, Inspiring Schoolwork,» this posting gives a vivid close - up glimpse into a second grade classroom in Reno, Nevada, where students are using Core Knowledge Language Arts materials to study the Civil War.

Seniority, tenure, bumping rights, LIFO — all of these policies make it easier for teachers to choose (and remain in) the schools they want and harder for administrators to assign them — especially the most senior and likely most effective among them — to schools where they might do more good in classrooms with more challenging (but needier) kids.

Moderately gifted children tend to do well in the regular classroom, with the added challenge of differentiation, a gifted pull - out enrichment program or mild acceleration in their areas of strength.

The principal introduces, • Instructional challenges (importance of knowing about challenges at different proficiency levels; highlights the needs of beginner, intermediate, and advanced ELLs) • ESL in Content Area: Beginner / intermediate proficiency: ESL Push - In (specific use of ESL teachers with certification in a content area to support both language acquisition and learning content so that students do not fall behind) • ESL Instructional Period: Advanced proficiency (content instruction in English with supported ESL teacher to strengthen language skills) • Co-teaching model (ESL teacher «push - in» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learninin Content Area: Beginner / intermediate proficiency: ESL Push - In (specific use of ESL teachers with certification in a content area to support both language acquisition and learning content so that students do not fall behind) • ESL Instructional Period: Advanced proficiency (content instruction in English with supported ESL teacher to strengthen language skills) • Co-teaching model (ESL teacher «push - in» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learninIn (specific use of ESL teachers with certification in a content area to support both language acquisition and learning content so that students do not fall behind) • ESL Instructional Period: Advanced proficiency (content instruction in English with supported ESL teacher to strengthen language skills) • Co-teaching model (ESL teacher «push - in» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learninin a content area to support both language acquisition and learning content so that students do not fall behind) • ESL Instructional Period: Advanced proficiency (content instruction in English with supported ESL teacher to strengthen language skills) • Co-teaching model (ESL teacher «push - in» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learninin English with supported ESL teacher to strengthen language skills) • Co-teaching model (ESL teacher «push - in» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learninin» with a classroom teacher to deliver content with ESL support; teachers plan and share instructional role; high levels of collaboration and co-learning)

I don't think this precludes an unscrupulous principal from assigning challenging students to a teacher in the hope that the teacher will fail, and obtain a low value - added score; however, the models are not designed to illuminate specific cases, but rather to reveal trends across many teachers and classrooms.

Hosted by teachers at their schools, these lively, grassroots gatherings are a great place to meet other arts teachers, share your best practices, problem - solve with peers around challenges in your classroom, and maybe do some creating of your own!

These data reflect significant gaps between ED and non-ED students and EL and non-EL students, in spite of successful individual ED and EL students are experiencing in classroom across Texas, it does show significant challenges facing our schools today.

«He challenges his students every day to do their best and never give up, whether in the classroom or on the football field.»

One of the biggest challenges in using student achievement data to evaluate teachers is getting a snapshot of what students know (or don't know) when they enter a classroom, so their «growth» can be tracked over the course of a semester or year.

«These grants will help students strengthen their bodies and in so doing, inspire their minds to confront the challenges that face them both inside the classroom and out.»

But the journey from academic research to everyday classroom practice is fraught with challenges: teachers don't have time to keep up with current trends and thought leaders, schools can't afford subscriptions to journals, and academic articles are often written in impenetrable language.

«How you actually do that in a cost - effective way and make sure the technology is used well in classrooms is a huge challenge.»

While the scan uncovers a story of progress for many states, there is still much work to be done to ensure every program graduates educators ready for the challenges they'll face in the classroom and in schools.

Allison Zmuda's focus is to help every educator create a competent classroom — a learning environment where all participants believe it is possible for them to be successful — in which what teachers and students are expected to know and be able to do is challenging, feasible, and worthy of the attempt.

In what ways did PTP teachers use culturally relevant materials, meaningful and challenging curricula, and project - based learning in their classroomIn what ways did PTP teachers use culturally relevant materials, meaningful and challenging curricula, and project - based learning in their classroomin their classrooms?

The existence of that lottery is sadly based on the premise that gifted students don't need an appropriate and challenging education; it is saying that gifted education is optional and gifted children should be able to sit in a classroom and learn what they already know.

In those cases where the self - governed schools are beating the odds with challenging student populations, the answer might have more to do with the teacher - leaders» ability to select an appropriate approach, such as language immersion, or to fine - tune their tactics in the classrooIn those cases where the self - governed schools are beating the odds with challenging student populations, the answer might have more to do with the teacher - leaders» ability to select an appropriate approach, such as language immersion, or to fine - tune their tactics in the classrooin the classroom.

Although teachers try to challenge all students they are frequently unfamiliar with the needs of gifted children and do not know how to best serve them in the classroom.

More than 90 percent of schools report that they need to make significant technological upgrades in the next three years; only 10 percent of schools do not expect to face any challenges at all (Figure 1).4 Statewide, 27 percent of schools cited a high - density wireless network — which can connect a large concentration of students and classrooms wirelessly — as the most challenging upgrade.

Classroom teachers, principals, and school leaders must read this book; it provides an illuminating model and framework for educators that vividly challenges «us» to re-envision what we think and do about poverty, race, and achievement in classrooms across the U.S..

Educators do not want to be left out of the debate, and they want reformers to understand the challenges they face each day in the classroom.

What can be done to address Logan's behavioral challenges, so that he is more successful in the classroom?

And yet, I don't think those come even close to the biggest challenge we face, because our field doesn't like to talk about what teachers really need in order to address what I have seen to be the biggest challenge in so many classrooms.

For instance, performance on infrequent statewide assessments does not capture all dimensions of student learning and classroom outcomes.38 Further, the majority of teachers work in grades or subject areas to which state assessments do not apply, which poses a challenge in defining valid and reliable measures of student achievement.

I decided to give restorative justice a try in my class and challenge anyone wanting a closer classroom community where all students feel valued to do the same.

He says he will challenge «textbook publishers to do better» in producing good quality resources for classrooms.

• Highly skilled in providing direction to students and enable them to study independently • Well versed in utilizing various instructional equipment and Audio Visual Aids effectively to reinforce learning in the classroom • Proficient in designing and implementing supportive learning activities in collaboration with the teacher • Competent at handling and addressing behavioral problems in young learners and enhancing motivation to learn • Thorough understanding of various cognitive and psychosocial developmental milestones connected with child's age along with associated needs • Hands on experience in activity moderation, teacher's assistance and progress record keeping • Substantial knowledge of various behavior control techniques and strategies • Efficient in designing and executing individualized correctional programs • Proven ability to devise need based learning strategies for physically or mentally challenged children • Demonstrated skills in classroom organization, testing and evaluation • Track record of conducting reinforcement lessons in small groups, covering core subjects including English, math and basic sciences • Excellent skills in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of designed program and changing the instructional strategies based on the learner's response and progress • Expert in maintaining updated and fully structured classroom bulletin boards to facilitate learning • Adept at determining Individualized learning goals for each student and gauging progress in learning • Well practiced in communicating home assignments to students, answering their queries regarding the same and marking the work done • Effective listening skills along with profound ability to communicate clearly with students, parents and teachers involved

Ahn finally came up with a multi-part research question: «How do I support a child with learning challenges in my mixed - grade classroom to: (1) integrate better into the class culture and (2) be independent in his schoolwork, including group work activities?»