Thu, Mar 10, 2022 11:42 AM in Any Advice?
Janelle,
Thank you for your post. I think the best advice I can give you as a first year teacher is to find a positive mentor to work with. When I say a positive mentor, find someone in your building or district that you respect and that can help you grow. Stay away from naysayers in education because they are out there. A lot of districts are moving towards having instructional coaches or oth...
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Mon, Jan 03, 2022 10:20 AM in Advice for Classroom Management and Student Motivation
Lydia,
How can I not reply to a fellow Iowan!!
I think the best practices for classroom management and student motivation comes down to the relationships you build with your students. It has a lot to do with the classroom culture and procedures you set up in the beginning. I have found that a very open classroom works well for me. A place where students are not afraid to try, to ask questio...
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Mon, Jan 03, 2022 10:13 AM in Subjective Assessments - Unbiased Grading
Claire,
Probably the most effective way to help with your bias is to have someone else grade a few of your papers so that you can compare what they score with your score. This cross-referencing should be done anytime you use a new rubric to grade something. It is an essential piece of a professional learning community in your school.
If that is not possible, I think being aware of you...
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