I was a terribly shy child. So when I was in the classroom I had a difficult time speaking up to ask questions or to add my thoughts to a discussion. As a result, I think I missed out on a lot of learning. I had similar children in my classroom when I taught, and…
Teacher Methods
Why School?
My great-niece Elise, who is all of seven years old, recently asked her dad why she must go to school. When he responded “to learn,” she promptly informed him that she already knew all her letters and numbers so staying in school was simply a waste of her time. Her dad, slightly amused, offered examples…
Tough Teachers = Effective Teachers
When I began my first teaching job, a parent of one of my youngsters came up to me and said, “I’m so glad you’re a sweet, nurturing teacher.” Then she dropped her voice to a whisper and continued, “The last teacher was a bit of an ice queen.” Well, I thought, I’m certainly glad I’m…