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168: Let Students Lead the Way
Students have the insight into how they learn best. It’s up to the educator to tap into this insight when designing lessons so that potential isn’t wasted in a child. There is always a reason behind a student behavior and when educators know their kids in and out, they can uncover these motivations and preferences…
Listen to EpisodeThe Power of Mentorship
Perfecting one’s craft is the key to having a successful career in any field. Improvement doesn’t come fast or easy though. In fact, it can be quite tricky to gain knowledge and expertise without the help of someone more knowledgeable to teach you the ropes. That’s why having a more experienced mentor in the same…
Read Full PostIncreasing Student Ownership in the Classroom PD Guide
Students learn best when they do the work, not the teacher. Learn how to better facilitate learning so that students take the ownership of mastering skills through the principles shared in this presentation. Learn how to use the backwards design method to plan lessons, incorporate student ownership strategies throughout a lesson, and create more engaging…
Read MoreTeaching Should Be More Like Chick-Fil-A
As a converted southerner (out of 8 states I have lived in, 3 have been in the south), I have a tremendous love for the delicious and highly addictive food chain, Chick-Fil-A [CFA]. If you have never heard about this company before, let me give you a quick run-down. Chick-Fil-A: The Company CFA is a…
Read Full PostWhat is the Difference Between a ‘Novel Study’ and ‘Book Club’?
It is no surprise that teaching out of a textbook can become dull and boring day after day. Many teachers want to spruce up their Literacy block in efforts to motivate any reluctant readers. (Need help structuring your Literacy block? Read my blog post here.) Two popular trends teachers are talking about to do just…
Read Full Post162: Integrate Technology the RIGHT Way
The technological myth in classrooms today is a trifecta: 1) if students aren’t learning on a technological device, then they aren’t learning at all 2) if teachers aren’t incorporating technology into a lesson, then they aren’t effective 3) if schools aren’t outfitted with the latest technology devices then they are behind, broke or operating on…
Listen to EpisodeCrack the Classroom Management Code
Classroom management is a fundamental characteristic of a well-run classroom because of its ability to exponentially make room for learning. It creates structure based on efficient, respectful systems and procedures that cut down on ‘time suckers’ like misbehaviors, misunderstandings and overall distractions. To successfully manage a classroom of students requires two essential teacher behaviors: 1)…
Read Full PostTips & Tricks for Departmentalizing Across Your Grade Level
It is no secret that educators want to make a positive change in and around their schools on a daily basis. That driving force puts student achievement and teacher efficacy front of mind as administrator’s plan and design academic structures for the upcoming school year. One method that seems to be gaining popularity in recent…
Read Full PostTop 10 ‘Must Listen’ Episodes from the Empowering Educators Podcast
The Always A Lesson’s Empowering Educators Podcast has been around since June 14, 2015. It is currently in the Top 200 Education Podcasts in the K-12 category on iTunes, with over 100,000 downloads to listeners in 46 countries worldwide. If you need a weekly ‘pick-me-up’ to remind yourself of the amazing work you are doing…
Read Full Post140: Teacher Basics with Kayse Morris
Kayse Morris is a teacher by day and a curriculum designer by night. She develops quality resources for teachers grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. She has a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education, a Masters in Instructional Technology and a Specialist degree in Educational Leadership. She has a passion for life and thinks that beauty lies…
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