Sentences with phrase «speaking as a classroom teacher»

But speaking as a classroom teacher, I don't believe it's too much to expect that most of our lessons will have some degree of all of them.

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Throughout his long career as an education journalist for PBS Newshour and NPR, John Merrow, Ed.D.» 73, spoke to many people in education — from policymakers to district leaders to classroom teachers — and he was impressed by the dedication most had to improving the field.

So we have to make sure each child goes outside of his / her comfort zone and speaks and listens to every child in the classroom on a regular basis (I cringe to think of my days as a new high school teacher when I am sure «student K» went the whole year without uttering a sentence to «student G» and vice versa.)

Unfortunately, one of the main criteria by which you are judged as a teacher is your ability to keep «order» in the classroom — quiet; neat rows of seated students; one person speaking at a time after being recognized; and so on.

As a teacher of either online English or classroom ESL instruction, it is important to make your students feel comfortable speaking.

They are thick communities, where students and teachers celebrate and suffer together; where you know when someone is having a bad day and ask what you can do to help; where in the classroom adventure and risk, cheers, and even embarrassment are experienced directly; where the wrinkle of a brow and what is not said mean just as much as what is spoken; and where disagreement can squat in the room like the elephant it usually is and not be mouse - clicked away.

They speak of those things that are important to our perspective as teachers, yet tend to be the very things we forget in the daily «business» of the classroom.

They speak of those things that are important to us as teachers, yet tend to be the very things we forget in the daily «business» of the classroom.

Lobbyists, communications staff, and, in the case of this hearing, teachers on a panel asked to state the union's position from their perspectives as classroom teachers also speak on behalf of the CTA.

Drawing on her vast knowledge and experience as a classroom teacher, she covers the basics of effective mathematical communication and offers specific strategies for teaching students how to speak and write about math.

Individual teachers can speak on topics relevant to their specialty, such as a new science curriculum or technology in the classroom.

Her piece in the Washington Post spoke of what she saw and heard in classrooms and from leaders that reinforced to her that educating the «whole child» (or also known as social - emotional learning) isn't just jargon or a fad, but a shift in the mindset of leaders and teachers that is yielding real impact on student outcomes (and is supported by emerging data - based research).

Each classroom will be set up as a traditional Montessori room with two teachers: one English - speaking teacher and one French - speaking teacher.

All in all, this course helped me to understand that it is important for educators to follow the correct protocol when dealing with situations in and out of the classroom (e.g., speaking with parents or the principal concerning an issue that they should be aware of), think carefully before choosing an intervention for a scenario, cooperate with others to achieve a common goal, and know and practice various standards such as diversity, ethics, professionalism, in addition to the role of the teacher at all times, (Student KNOW1)

Through examinations of classroom surveys such as Project Tomorrow's Speak Up, the Flipped Learning Global Initiative estimates that around 16 percent of U.S. teachers are currently flipping their teaching, and 35 percent would like training on the subject; 46 percent of principals want new teachers who know how to flip a classroom.

A teacher who has a problem in an inner city classroom where students are speaking five different languages may not have that same problem in a homogeneous, suburban classroom just as the opposite could be true as well.

As a teacher at Gar - field High School, a school with over 3,000 students speaking 36 different languages, Larry was recognized for his innovative classroom strategies that allowed his so called «Tough Kids» as well as his «Gifted and Talented» to exceAs a teacher at Gar - field High School, a school with over 3,000 students speaking 36 different languages, Larry was recognized for his innovative classroom strategies that allowed his so called «Tough Kids» as well as his «Gifted and Talented» to exceas well as his «Gifted and Talented» to exceas his «Gifted and Talented» to excel!

These opportunities for informal exchanges, in addition to developing rapport between preservice teachers and host students, provided occasions for preservice teachers to refine public speaking, classroom management, and technical skills, such as the utilization of document cameras.

In addition, Colorado teachers help civics come alive in the classroom through the Judicially Speaking program, which was started by three local judges to teach students how judges think through civics as they make decisions.19 As a recipient of the 2015 Sandra Day O'Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, the Judicially Speaking program has used interactive exercises and firsthand experience to teach students about the judiciaras they make decisions.19 As a recipient of the 2015 Sandra Day O'Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, the Judicially Speaking program has used interactive exercises and firsthand experience to teach students about the judiciarAs a recipient of the 2015 Sandra Day O'Connor Award for the Advancement of Civics Education, the Judicially Speaking program has used interactive exercises and firsthand experience to teach students about the judiciary.

I will continue to follow your work, hope to attend a speaking engagement in the future, and keep coming back to your witty anecdotes in my moments of weakness and uncertainty as a first year middle and high school Family and Consumer Science teacher (trying to increase rigor and scope in my classroom and the field)!

It speaks volumes about how you see yourself as a classroom teacher, but also how you see yourself as a person.

Recently, Rebekah and I spoke about how video can be used to improve classroom feedback in some pretty exciting ways — sometimes right before a teacher's eyes — as part of an Education Talk Radio podcast with host Larry Jacobs.

Although the teachers spoke of their roles as change - agents in the classroom, they often credited the district administration with facilitating that role.

Oftentimes, the visitors never spoke to each other about what was observed in the graduate student's classroom — there were no clinical rounds of observation and analysis amongst those invested in her or his success as a first - year teacher.

As a classroom teacher, she takes pride in being able to speak with students in their native language, serving as a role model, and setting high expectationAs a classroom teacher, she takes pride in being able to speak with students in their native language, serving as a role model, and setting high expectationas a role model, and setting high expectations.

Teachers spoke of MELAF as having provided an opportunity to articulate and refine their philosophies of learning and pedagogy, and support for more purposefully executing these philosophies in their classroom practice.

All of the teachers spoke about specific changes they were making in classroom practice, but a few also spoke of their grant - writing efforts to fund district professional development initiatives, and of their roles as facilitators of those district - level efforts.

The expectation that individual teachers, their classroom practices, and their districts» approaches to curriculum, assessment, and professional development would change in response to our work together was made explicit through multiple invitations to write for publication, to speak as representatives of MELAF at State Board of Education meetings, to experiment with classroom practice, and to design new curriculum plans.

For example, if the teacher speaks of the accommodations listed in these plans as obligations, he or she probably has a good deal of work to do toward achieving a differentiated classroom.

I couldn't help wondering how teachers are adopting to a whole new way of delivering education known as «convergence,» — a phrase describing the transition to digitally focused classrooms that Miami - Dade County Schools Albert Carvalho spoke passionately about in a keynote address.

While these stakeholders would initially be administrators or those who can make key decisions that center on how to incorporate digital technology, the focus of the event will actually speak to anyone who has a vested interest in digital implementation, such as classroom teachers, parents, and even community members whose tax dollars fund these initiatives.

After speaking to a few teachers, the iPad's nature as a media consumption device translates to its use in the classroom too.

Fletcher, who is the captain of the school's cross country running team, spoke about her coach and geography teacher, 35 - year - old Scott Beigel, who was killed as he gave shelter to students in his classroom.

• Collaborate with teacher in preparing materials for English instruction • Spoke with students, parents, and support professionals • Translated for English, Spanish, and Portuguese speakers • Assist in maintaining safe, appropriate classroom learning environment • Participate in out - of - classroom activities as needed • Complete attendance records for over 100 participants

Be sure to use relevant teaching keywords to demonstrate your understanding of teacher - speak, terms such as «cooperative learning» or «cognitive development,» and describe your classroom style or objectives.