I think a more immediate and visual way to get their attention is to instruct the VERY first person who misbehaves (talks after you say no...
If I were you, I would definitely look at the availability of jobs (especially in your area, if you are unable to relocate) before making that...
Oh my gosh Alice, that is BRILLIANT!
I greatly appreciate all the feeback on this topic! The back and forth argument is the same one I have been having internally for a few years...
Anybody who has seen this film, what is your opinion on showing it to a Senior Government class? (With a parent permission slip, and the foul...
Those are both actually in Article I, which deals with the Legislative Branch. Generally speaking, the Constitution was written in general...
"Miss Lewis, did you go to college?"
Ask for a TA -- they can help make copies etc. to free up more time for planning. (This advice will likely be picked to bits by other teachers,...
Thank you so much for the information -- I really appreciate it! After visiting Texas (and especially San Anotonio) a couple times this summer, I...
For lack of anywhere else to turn, I am turning here for some advice ... : ) I am considering giving up the comfort of my well-known and loved...
Does anybody have any good resources to supplement a Grade 10 unit on World Religions? Main topics are Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Christianity,...
I had the exact same issue yesterday, and did the whole "Am I really that bad of a teacher that I can't convey these simple concepts to them?"...
Thank you! I also found something that looks like a game where you put cards under each desk called "Who is the Witch?", but I can't find the...
Does anybody have any awesome ideas for this unit? Thanks!
Oh my GOSH I feel the same way! And I also struggle because none of the textbooks seem to cover it in a logical way either. I'm probably going...
Communicate with your History department. There is nothing more frustrating than preparing a history lesson on the Salem Witch Trials, and then...
I need to take a few hours worth of classes before October 21st. Any good suggestions? They need to be either Social Studies or General...
Even with a great mentor teacher, there were times that were terrifying, and I thought I didn't have what it took, and I cried on the drive home....
If you don't interview, you have no options to choose from. If you interview at multiple schools AND are offered the jobs, then you can choose...
Ron, Do you have a website that we can all steal your ideas from? (:
