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Careers in Teaching
Students pursuing a career in education have several degree options to choose from, depending upon what age group or subject field they are interested in.
Five Practical Steps for Becoming a Teacher
These days, it requires a lot of hard work to meet the requirements needed to become a teacher. This guide will outline five important steps to keep in mind.
Learning from Student Teacher Evaluations
Student teacher evaluations refine the skills of candidates who react positively to criticism, learn from suggestions, and use the opportunity to grow professionally.
Modifying Behavior in an Elementary Classroom
When poor behavior interferes with student learning, identify the desirable replacement behavior, then apply extinction and reinforcement principles for quick results.
Classroom Management for Student Teachers
Good classroom management is essential to a successful student teaching experience. Follow these guidelines to establish an orderly and respectful learning environment.
Successful K-12 Student Teaching Experiences
By displaying the right attitude and being open to others' expertise, student teachers can grow professionally and personally through their final mentored experience.
Poor Reasons to Choose Teaching as a Career
Considering that becoming a teacher takes paying for a college degree, you should make the decision for the right reasons.
Books For New Teachers
Creating a personal library of teaching books that you can refer to throughout the year is a must for new teachers.
Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
Unsure of the teacher certification process and how it works in Pennsylvania? Here's a brief runaround on meeting teacher certification requirements.
Teacher Certification
If you are a college student or graduate, here is an overview of the few types of preservice certification programs available for prospective teachers.
Preservice Teacher Training
Preservice teacher training starts with a bit of surviving, but there is a secret recipe of lesson planning, which is part of teacher training model.
Becoming a Better Reader
Some ideas for reading lesson plans and how to incorporate different skills and strategies.
The Preservice Teacher
New teacher support begins with the preservice teaching years. Take advantage of this important period in a new teacher's learning cycle.
Classroom Management Tips
The end of the school year invevitably involves rethinking how to motivate students and develop more effective classroom management techniques.
Classroom Management Styles
Different personalities and ideologies reflect varied classroom managment styles. Here are a few tips to help use your classroom management style most effectively.
How to Become a Certified Teacher
Becoming certified is the first thing that most schools and employers look for when hiring a new teacher. Learn all about the certification and training process.
Preservice Teacher Dilemmas
Need some tips on how to make that decision to take up a full time classroom teaching post? Here are some practical tips that will help you with your decision.
Motivating your Teaching Team
Sometimes a motivational speaker's tips are all that is needed for inspiring a team of educators.
Teacher Training Resources
This teacher training article focuses on what to observe during a lesson for the preservice teacher's school visit.
How To Teach Rules and Procedures
Teaching rules and procedures is a big part of classroom organization. Brush up on your classroom management tactics and skills.
First Year Classroom Visits
That first classroom visit can be very scary but it doesn't have to be a test of survival. How prepared are you? Here are some tips to get through it all.
Beginning the First Year
Tips and ideas to help the new teacher learn the best way to cope with the first year of teaching