When Expectations Are Not Enough: Supporting Students through Difficult Life Events
Contributor: Keeshon Washington | Length : 11 | File type : Video
Clear expectations enable students to be productive and learn more quickly. But what does the teacher do when a student comes to school in emotional distress? Rather than brush aside the trauma, Keesh... Read More
The Largest Tool in the Room: Solving Problems of Understanding at the Chalkboard
Contributor: Laurie Beachy | Length : 3 | File type : Video
You told them how to multiply two-digit numbers. They seem to understand. But can they do it?In this video, Laurie shares the advantages of bringing students to the board to work. When everyone's ... Read More
Hands, Eyes, Feet: Good Posture and High Expectations
Contributor: Rhoda Weber | Length : 5 | File type : Video
If you expect your students to learn, you'll need to enlist their hands, eyes, and feet. Rhoda demonstrates how she uses proper posture to keep her students' attention, and calls each student to give ... Read More
Care for the Teacher Is Care for the Student: Healthy Routines that Support Your Work
Contributor: Paul Harrison | Length : 5 | File type : Video
You take your calling seriously, so you give your time and energy to serving the people under your care. But what if you run out of time and energy? What if you're not properly caring for yourself? Pa... Read More
You Are Not on Trial: How Parent-Teacher Events Can Strengthen Your Teaching
Contributor: Victor Ebersole | Length : 8 | File type : Video
When you sit down to discuss a child's progress at a parent-teacher meeting, the level of tension can rise. After all, whether you are the parent or the teacher, your work is being evaluated. But Vict... Read More
Learning the Right-Brain Way: Visual Strategies to Help Students Remember
Contributor: Hannah Johnson | Length : 8 | File type : Video
Some students memorize letters, words, and concepts quickly: a few repetitions and they have it. Other students, especially those with special needs, depend on visual reinforcement. Hannah demonstrate... Read More
Five Questions to Ask a Verb: Straightforward Steps to Identify Verb Tense
Contributor: Carol Burkholder | Length : 5 | File type : Video
When your students read a story, they can probably tell whether the action is in the past, present, or future. But do they have the skills to analyze the precise meaning of the verbs they read? In thi... Read More
Take a Shot: A Fun Review Game at the Board
Contributor: Rebecca Beiler | Length : 2 | File type : Video
Rebecca uses a simple game of skill to reward students. In this video, she demonstrates the game and describes the rules that keep it manageable and engaging. Adapt it for spelling class, math practic... Read More
A Template for Teaching: Using EATS as a Path to Successful Lessons
Contributor: Wilmer Gehman | Length : 19 | File type : Video
What makes a lesson effective? What can you do to make sure your students actually learn? A good lesson includes four essential strategies, says Wilmer. Follow him as he walks through EATS, a template... Read More
Teaching Out of Who You Are: Avoiding Pitfalls as You Build on Your Strengths
Contributor: Anthony Hurst | Length : 7 | File type : Video
How can you teach like other teachers, the ones you look up to so much? Don't even try, says Anthony. Instead, embrace the way you're made while disciplining your own weaknesses.Anthony contrasts ... Read More
