Parents are accustomed to the traditional conferences and will likely want to ask
teachers about classroom behaviors and performance.
A «Nuts and Bolts» Approach to Classroom Successes A former teacher, Dr. Jane Bluestein turned her pages of tips for
teachers about classroom management and organization into a book and then a business.
According to a report by the Center on Families, Communities, Schools and Children's Learning at Johns Hopkins University, parents who received information from
teachers about classroom activities, their children's progress, and how to stimulate learning were more likely to talk with personnel at their children's school, monitor their children's schoolwork and help their children learn.
Not exact matches
Staff writer Rachel Mendleson kicked things off with a great story
about how some
teachers are bringing a different approach to the
classroom.
, an educational gaming platform used by 50 million monthly users in grades K - 12, includes in its new report responses from 580 US
teachers, primarily from public schools, who answered questions
about technology in their
classrooms.
Many philosophers are themselves
classroom teachers whose personal experiences may serve to concretize their more theoretical speculations
about teaching and learning.
The
teacher's approach to such problems might start from three assumptions: (a) the
teacher should be concerned with how science fits into the larger framework of life, and the student should raise questions
about the meaning of what he studies and its relation to other fields; (b) controversial questions can be treated, not in a spirit of indoctrination, but with an emphasis on asking questions and helping students think through assumptions and implications; an effort should be made to present viewpoints other than one's own as fairly as possible, respecting the integrity of the student by avoiding undue imposition of the lecturer's beliefs; (c) presuppositions inevitably enter the
classroom presentation of many subjects, so that a viewpoint frankly and explicitly recognized may be less dangerous than one which is hidden and assumed not to exist.
Hippy, yeah I get what you're saying
about not learning anything new in school, and not much from the
teachers you had, I also read constantly and learned more through my books and travel than in
classrooms.
Pupils should be given information
about abortion in the
classroom because many do not discuss it at home,
teachers have heard.
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classroom teachers and their students.
«I ask our coaches to go in and visit with
classroom teachers about the youngster's presence in the
classroom — not just how he does on test scores, but his presence.
Some schools have developed comprehensive approaches to teaching character strengths, and in
classrooms across the country,
teachers are talking to their students more than ever
about qualities like grit and perseverance.
Many years there have been donation requests from
teachers for very basic items (hello, COPY PAPER) and I fret
about how the
teachers will afford their
classroom supplies if not enough parents donate.
In a recent Washington Post article, Patrick Welsh, a high - school English
teacher in Virginia, wrote
about some disturbing trends he sees in his
classroom.
More important than the labels of «play - based» or «academic - focused,» though, is what actually happens in the
classroom and how
teachers respond to emotional situations, so ask
about specific scenarios when you're considering a school.
Talk with your child's new
teacher about the positive roles that your child can have in their new
classroom.
-- Christof Wiechert Social Emotional Intelligence: The Basis for a New Vision of Education in the United States — Linda Lantieri Rudolf Steiner's Research Methods for
Teachers — Martyn Rawson Combined Grades in Waldorf Schools: Creating
Classrooms Teachers Can Feel Good
About — Lori L. Freer Educating Gifted Students in Waldorf Schools — Ellen Fjeld KØttker and Balazs Tarnai How Do
Teachers Learn with
Teachers?
Interesting article:» «Overloaded and Underprepared» joins an increasing number of voices expressing concern
about the future of the stereotypical high school student of today â $ «the one with the non-stop schedule who is overstressed, anxious,» Anxiety is comorbid with suicide, and yet PAUSD
teachers criminalize anxiety through everyday worst practices in the
classroom: excessive homework, test stacking, project stacking, inflexible deadlines, and uncaring response to pleas for relief.
See what
teacher and educational specialist Sandy Carpenter says
about getting your child placed in the right
classroom.
Teachers are overworked like everyone else, but as one
teacher at Emerson Elementary pointed out that breakfast - in - the -
classroom time can be valuable — learning how to do hygiene, table manners, using breakfast time to talk
about how to eat properly, how to carry on a conversation while eating, even something as simple as handwashing!
program that lets kids and their adult caregivers learn
about the park first hand by using fun, self - guided worksheets; the NewYork Historical Society, where she developed curriculum guides to help
classroom teachers incorporate primary sources into their instruction; the American Museum of Natural History, where she developed a series of
teacher guides for the Moveable Museum exhibits and several temporary museum exhibits; and MOUSE, a New York City based non-profit organization that works to train middle and high school students to initiate and manage technology help desks, where she developed curriculum and educational support materials for students, faculty advisors, and MOUSE trainers.
About a month ago, my husband and I nervously sat in a small chair in his
classroom waiting for our very first parent -
teacher meeting.
For the most part, feedback from
teachers cited concerns
about rodents and bugs, too much going on [in the
classroom], spills, and taking away from instruction time.
The toolkit continues with fact sheets addressing common questions
about breakfast in the
classroom, as well as a brief breakdown of the roles of various stakeholders;
teachers, as well as custodians and school nutrition staff.
See what
teacher and administrator Trudy Carpenter says
about being worried
about getting too involved in your child's
classroom.
«the care and dedication of individual
teachers»...» the loving approach of the
teachers»...» the personal attention my child receives in the
classroom»...» the depth in teaching the developing human being»... «that the
teachers and staff are well - acquainted with my child and every concern I've had
about my child has been met with the staff's full attention, concern, and capability to professionally address the matter at hand»... «how the
teachers «hold» each child and class»...» mindfulness toward the children's needs»... «love that the
teacher stays with the child through 8th grade»
If many
classroom activities seem above your child's ability level, talk to the
teacher about simplifying them.
I've written a lot over the years (really, A LOT - see the Related Links below)
about junk food in school
classrooms, whether distributed by
teachers as rewards for good behavior and academic performance or served as part of birthday or
classroom... [Continue reading]
If you'd like to voice your objection to the bill, please consider signing this petition from Food Policy Action and this one launched on Change.org by a second grade
teacher worried
about the hungry kids in her
classroom.
And if you're particularly concerned
about the junk food offered to your kids in their school
classrooms, such as food served at birthday celebrations, class parties and as
teacher rewards, be sure to check out «The Lunch Tray's Guide to Getting Junk Food Out of Your Child's Classroom.»
But on visiting each of the three
classrooms, I brightened — seeing the joy and hope on the girls» faces as they talked
about what they loved studying (e.g., Amharic, English, science, math), what they hoped to be (e.g., pilot, doctor, engineer, driver,
teacher, community mentor for BiruhTesfa), and what the best / worst parts of their days are (unanimously, best = being at school, worst = work hours).
For example psychiatrist Bruce Perry, who runs the Child Trauma Academy has written extensively for audiences of parents,
teachers and other professionals
about how early developmental disruptions affect the developing brain, how this manifests in the
classroom, and how to effectively address these problems in multiple settings, His Scholastic series is one example.
There's something
about the
classroom environment that certain
teachers are creating that makes students feel more of a sense of belonging and motivation and the desire to take on challenges.
If your child is in a class with a bad
teacher, you are probably concerned
about what your child will learn and what experiences they will have in that
classroom.
By providing information
about Tourette's syndrome and how it affects your child, you will be supporting the
classroom teacher.
I am a mom and don't agree with the junk food in the
classroom either — my child has multiple food allergies, so I have spoken with our
teachers about making the party sign - up sheets start off with a list of healthy options.
Most
teachers have a microwave in their
classroom and I let students heat up their lunch, if needed (for those readers wondering
about hot lunches).
Classroom hacks, tips and tricks are HUGE for
teachers to organize their
classrooms and I'd love to hear
about your special
classroom hacks that have made continue reading...
Talk
about the new school routine: what time you'll be getting up and going to school, who your child's
teacher is and who will be in the
classroom, what time the day ends, and who will be there to pick her up each day.
The book is written in a question - and - answer format and features a central character, Angus the Answer Dog, who addresses basic queries
about starting school, including what a
teacher does and what you can find in a preschool
classroom.
As a
classroom teacher and writer, he teaches children, teens, and adults
about the real keys to success in life.
See what
teacher and administrator Trudy Carpenter says
about who plays a role in placing your child in a particular
classroom.
for
about the cost of sweet treats, you could donate a hot - air popcorn popper to the
classroom — perhaps convince the
teacher to celebrate birthdays with a special «movie afternoon» monthly?
Here are seven questions to consider when evaluating your child's reading program (if you think that the reading curriculum in your child's
classroom isn't up to par, schedule a conference with the
teacher to talk
about your concerns):
We'll be sharing tips for learning the language of social media, how to teach kids to self - regulate their social media use, how
teachers can help promote positive online interactions, and also answering your questions
about social media in the
classroom.
Early problems included addressing concerns
about additional work from the custodial staff and
teacher concerns that that in -
classroom breakfast would take away from instructional time.
Fifteen years ago, when I was a
classroom teacher I spoke frequently to my primary aged students
about eating fruits and vegetables.
Principal Alonzo Brown of Crump Elementary in Memphis discussed ways to communicate with custodians and
teachers to meet and overcome concerns
about in -
classroom breakfast, like meal delivery and garbage disposal.
I responded to the reader in a series three posts: Part One offered advice for bringing
about change at the
classroom level (e.g.,
teacher rewards and snacks); Part Two dealt with changing the school - wide food culture (fundraisers, wellness programs, etc.); and Part Three talked
about change at the district level.
When Memphis City Schools dietitian Kim Stewart wrapped up the session she did so with a short but effective anecdote
about a
teacher who had a real change of heart
about breakfast in the
classroom.