Effective Classroom Management

have instituted in my classroom the ability for any student to retake a test if they prove to me that they have learned the material. I have also researched the idea that twitter can be a great piece for the classroom, in my classes 90% of the students currently have smart phones, and why not let them use them for something that will help them learn new concepts. And finally I am very intrigued into looking more in-depth into the idea of flipped classrooms. Flipped-classroom pioneers Aaron…

Every day starts a new goal for college whether it is a grade, a relationship, or homework. Some college students are very smart and get good grades. Other college students are not as blessed and struggle in some circumstances. They have to eventually put more work in than others to succeed. In today’s society, many students think it is okay to miss a college class. A student should never be alright with missing a class. It is like missing a job. It is also disrespectful to your instructor.…

meet a large variety of professors and educators each approaching teaching in different unique ways. Many seek unity in terms of what is best for a student 's learning experiences resulting in many professors debating over the most efficient and effective method. Some professors prefer to stay with using limited amounts of technologies and sticking with traditional methods of testing such as exams and essays . Others feel that using technology in their curriculum such as digital textbooks,…

Education would not exist without teachers, nor would students gain knowledge without effective teachers. But what makes a good teacher? A good teacher is someone who motivates their students to do the best they can, and to be independent thinkers. A student who is an independent thinker not only acknowledges the teachers lessons, but finds additional information outside of class. Independent thinkers are defined as people who change the way they think, and question authorities. Thomas G.…

learning indoors. The reason behind this is the fact that school systems are cutting down recess and the growth of social media. Many think that it is better for kids to learn indoors in a classroom setting and others think kid should be able to do both learn both inside and outside. In the article “Out of the Classroom and Into the Woods” the writer talks about a class in the small town of Quechee,Vt and how a teacher takes the students outside for the full class day once a week. This day is…

High School vs. College; Oh no they are different! Many people may think college classrooms and high school classrooms are the same because they have the primary structures of a classroom and both of them are considered to be a learning environment. The truth is they do not contain as much similarities as people may think such as appearance, classroom sizes, and the age difference. Doctor Drew C. Appleby, from the psychology network states, “College classes and professors are going to be…

Classroom Size Matters The most essential thing to possess in life is an education. Almost everything can be stripped away but knowledge will last for an eternity. Unfortunately, there have been a plethora of factors that have been preventing students from receiving the best schooling possible. Although there are numerous situations that contribute to the problems of today’s education, classroom sizes have the greatest impact. In order for individuals to obtain the finest education possible,…

students. Scientists who have done research on effective teaching and learning recommend the best environment and most suitable size for a class is no more than 18. That is almost double the recommended size. This is an issue that schools need to address, if the goal is really learning or just passing? With such a high amount of students per class room, how is it possible that one teacher alone can tend to all the needs of the children in the classroom? The sizes of classes matter because a…

This week was the first trial of not using my self-monitoring forms with my first period class. The behavior problems overall stayed low. However, I still continue to struggle with the same student in that class, and it seems to be getting worse, not better. This week he was absent two days, and two days he was removed from the class. The days he came I struggled getting him to take off his headphones and put his cellphone away, which happened to be during a quiz. The assistant principal ended…

and making sure our students have an effective learning journey. Based on stats provided by The National Center For Educational Statistics in the U.S, over 20 million student enrolled in the higher-education institutes in 2013, and with over 1.5 million teachers meeting that demand, seeking knowledge in schools and colleges followed the rout of an epidemic putting an enormous pressure on our educational system, and specifically on our teachers in the classrooms. “The Tipping point” is a book by…