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What to Do With Five Minutes...

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:53:32 +0000

What can you do with five minutes left in class? Instead of just allowing the students to chat or get a head start on their homework, you can spend that time doing something worthwhile and educational. Here is a wonderful article that explains several mini-lesson plans to keep your students occupied after you are done with your daily lesson and still have time remaining.

What to Do With Five Minutes... originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 at 00:53:32.

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Importance of Daily Review

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:50:21 +0000

Studies have shown that reviewing previously learned information on a daily basis is very important to long term retention. Beginning and end of the class can help any teacher become more effective in his/her teaching style.� This article takes a look at the importance of daily review and provides guidance and ideas for those wishing to implement or supplement their review methods.

Importance of Daily Review originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 00:50:21.

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Thanksgiving Across the Curriculum

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:34:11 +0000

Integrate Thanksgiving across the curriculum with these lesson plans and ideas for fun and learning. Learn about topics ranging from history to computer science to drama.

Thanksgiving Across the Curriculum originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Monday, November 16th, 2009 at 00:34:11.

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Top 10 Concerns of Social Studies Teachers

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:23:39 +0000

In the last post, I focused on concerns that many science teachers share. This post focuses on the specific concerns of social studies teachers.�

Top Ten Concerns of Social Studies Teachers

Top 10 Concerns of Social Studies Teachers originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 12:23:39.

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Top 10 Concerns of Science Teachers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:19:59 +0000

While all curriculum areas share some of the same issues and concerns, individual curriculum areas seem to also have concerns specific to them and their courses. Over the next few weeks, I'll be focusing on the concerns of teachers in the four major curriculum areas. This list looks at the top ten concerns of science teachers.

Top 10 Concerns of Science Teachers originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 at 12:19:59.

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Teaching Kids to Write Essays

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:13:28 +0000

Looking for a few tips on how to teach or write essays? I've got a solution. This step-by-step guide will assist you in writing an effective five paragraph essay. Once students have this down, they can move on to more complicated essay formats.

Teaching Kids to Write Essays originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Sunday, November 8th, 2009 at 00:13:28.

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Help for Student Teachers

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:32:30 +0000

Many student teachers are in the middle of their teaching internships. In my experience, the student teaching experience varies from one person to another. You might have a great group of students or a challenging group. You might have a wonderful cooperating teacher or one who doesn't provide you with enough guidance. Hopefully these top ten tips for student teachers can help make the student teaching experience more successful in the short and long term. Student teachers and their instructors can use these top ten tips to help them be more effective in their initial teaching assignments.

Help for Student Teachers originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 00:32:30.

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Holding Classroom Debates

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:11:43 +0000

In cities across America tomorrow, citizens will be casting votes for new governors, representatives, senators, mayors, and other public officials. In honor of this, here is a great class debate how-to that can be used across the curriculum. The tips and ideas found here can help a classroom debate be successful, educational, and an enjoyable experience for the students.

How to Hold a Class Debate

And for more civics information, check out the American Government Course Outline.

Holding Classroom Debates originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at 00:11:43.

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Fire Drills

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:24:04 +0000

Fire drills are a part of every teacher's life. In order for a fire drill to be effective while causing the least headaches for you, you will want to make sure that you plan ahead and remain in control. Here is a list of the top actions you can take to prepare for and lead during a fire drill.

Fire Drills originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 00:24:04.

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Top 12 Worst Things a Teacher Can Do

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:59:00 +0000

While many articles and books explain what a teacher should do to be effective, this list of the top twelve worst things a teacher can do shows you what you should avoid as a new or veteran teacher. Any of these can create problems for you as a teacher and if you combine two or more than just expect to really have a hard time gaining student respect and finding your profession enjoyable.

Top 12 Worst Things a Teacher Can Do originally appeared on About.com Secondary Education on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 00:59:00.

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