The value of activating prior knowledge in the classroom is something every teacher should understand well. Even better, you should have some ideas for prior knowledge activities. Here is a…
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How to Manage a Class Effectively
Managing the classroom effectively is one of the teacher’s most important jobs and perhaps the most difficult, especially for new teachers. It can be a struggle even for veteran teachers…
How to Thrive During Your Field Experiences
by Connie Schaffer and Kelly Welsh How prepared are you for the process of becoming a teacher? You have likely developed good study habits that got you to college. These…
Starting Off Right With Your College Roommate
We’ve all heard the horror stories about college roommates. I was worried too, but I followed a few steps that made getting to know my new roommate less intimidating. Although…
My Dream to Be a Teacher | Essays
My dream is to become a teacher. If you have this dream, you’re not alone. Here’s a collection of short essays by aspiring teachers. Current and future education students were…
Technology in Classrooms: Pros and Cons
Student learning is an area with enormous potential to benefit from information technology. Information dissemination is, after all, a core strength of today’s technology. And technology offers versatile platforms to…
How to Handle Bad Student Behavior
A classroom brings together all sorts of students, both well and badly behaved. The latter need special attention to usher them back on the path to good behavior. If you’re…
Top 10 Christian Colleges and Universities
If you’re interested in teaching religious studies, a popular path is to do a faith-related degree with a Christian college or university. Here are some good choices to consider for…
Plagiarism Checkers for Teachers
With the incredible (and rapidly growing) volume of information available online, plagiarism is a real issue for teachers to deal with. Students can save tremendous amounts of time by copying…
How to Become a Classroom Teacher
Every teacher takes on professional responsibility for the education of others. Teachers are trained and equipped with skills to foster education and development in students of all ages. To become a classroom teacher in…