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7: The Best Way to Build Student Confidence
According to a survey conducted by entrepreneur.com, lacking confidence is one of the key reasons young people get fired from their jobs. Not having the courage to make firm decisions and take concrete action leads to...
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6: Don't Smile Until Christmas
There's a common proverb that says a teacher "Should not smile until Christmas." Essentially, if a teacher is too friendly or fun with their students, students will take advantage and walk all over them.Â
Is this...
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5: Let's Talk About Scripted Curriculum & Trusting Teachers
Scripted or boxed curriculum might be convenient and maybe even safer sometimes, but it can restrain teacher creativity and limit student engagement. Not to mention, what message does it send to teachers that they...
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4: Why We Hate Group Projects
Ask anyone why they hate group projects and you'll likely hear the same response: either hogs or logs.
Hogs are those group members who take over the bulk of an assignment or project, not allowing other group members...
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3: What Getting in Trouble with My Principal Taught Me About Setting Goals
I once had a guest speaker share his success story with my class. A student afterwards asked where he went to college, and the speaker said he didn't go to college.
That student, who struggle academically up to that...
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2: It’s Okay If Your Class Is Sometimes Boring
A boring classroom does not inherently mean a disengaging one.
When I was a young teacher, I did everything in my power to NOT let my class be boring. Boredom was the enemy. But what if boredom does not mean lack of...
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1: Teaching is a Creative Profession
There's a common misconception (mostly from outside of education) that teachers are merely 'deliverers of content,' and even worse, 'babysitters.'
This episode takes those notions apart, and explores why teachers and...
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