13 Strategies to Improve Student Classroom Discussions
TeachersReadingTeacher CafeEducation...As teachers know well, finding and using textual evidence is challenging for students- choosing a solid piece of evidence or creating a clear interpretation can be overwhelming. These 13 teacher and expert-tested strategies will strengthen your students' ability to find and use evidence from any text.
5 Reasons You Should Seek Your OWN Student Feedback
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeEducationAs teacher evaluation system become more complex and intense, many of us ignore the richest source of information about our teaching. And it's right under our noses. If you've never asked students for serious, honest feedback, you're missing something. If you ask the right questions and give students the time and encouragement to supply quality answers, student feedback can benefit you in so many ways.
7 Baffling Phenomena of the Teaching World
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationHumorMany things about teaching are unexplainable. Who started the trend of wearing rubber bands bracelets? How do senior students fit inside of cabinets? Here are seven more phenomena that continue to mystify teachers every year.
The Power of Music
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeEducationWhen students make a major breakthrough in learning, it is music to the teacher's ears. There is nothing more rewarding for a teacher, than seeing their students smile and laugh while they learn. Using music in the classroom is a great way for teachers to achieve success with L2 learners.
ESL Multilevel Activities
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageAll ESL classes have multilevel students to a degree. Obviously, this can be a planning nightmare and a lot of extra work for teachers. The good news is that even extreme differences in language levels can be successfully managed so that students progress.
How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Student Writing
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEducation...The more we write, the better we become as writers. Social media can be a tool where students are encouraged to use their creativity combined with personal expression to improve and strengthen their writing. Blogging, Twitter and Instagram are a few outlets which can be used to strengthen student writing.
The Mystery Over The @ Sign
TeachersHistoryTeacher CafeInternet CultureThe @ Character is the symbol of the internet age, and crucial for emails and social networking. But no-one really knows where it came from, writes Claire Bates. Read on to learn more.
Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative: Meet Mohammed
TeachersCultureTeacher CafeEducationLanguages Canada presents the story of Mohammed, and his integration to Canada as a refugee. Learn more about the Languages Canada Syrian Refugee Integration Initiative.
The Best Websites For Creating Online Learning Games
TeachersGamingTeacher CafeEducation...Games are a great way for language learners to develop their English. Here are a few different websites for creating games to review content that was covered in class.
Resources for Responding to Trauma and Tragedy
TeachersMental HealthTeacher CafeEducationReview approaches to support student who have experienced trauma, learn how to help grieving students, and find guidance on coping with violence and disaster.
Why Should Students Collaborate?
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThe word 'collaborate' is derived from the Latin - to labour together. It means 'to co-operate; esp. in literary, artistic, or scientific work' (Onions, 1973). A collaborator is one who works in conjunction with another or others. Students, when collaborating, are actively engaged in discussing their individual and collective work.
5 Ways to Help Your Students Become Better Questioners
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCreativityWorking within an answer-based education system, and with cultures where questioning may be considered a sign of weakness, teachers must go out of their way to create conditions conducive to inquiry. Here are some suggestions on how to encourage more questioning in the classroom and hopefully beyond it.
3 Ways Small Group Learning Builds Emotional Intelligence
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationConsider utilizing small group collaboration to spark engagement. Designing areas within a classroom or school setting for group learning is a great way to increase participation, and build social and emotional intelligence.
The Best Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Language Learner Sites
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageLarry Ferlazzo has a fantastic list of accessible website resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced language learners.
Flipping Large Classes
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationAn article focused on flipping the classroom for large classes in higher education as a way to tackle the the common question, "How can I flip a large class?".
6 Reasons Why STEM Learning Belongs in the Modern Classroom
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeSix things that make STEM leaning so awesome, these factors are also why STEM learning is the new project based learning. Find a new STEM 140 Smrt course in the library.
Islands of Personality and Trains of Thought
TeachersSelfTeacher CafeEducationHow can educators assist in building upon, repairing, and strengthening our students' islands of self? When we take a few minutes to authentically share and reflect with our students, we cultivate a connection.
5-Minute Mini Lessons and Fillers
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThese mini-lesson plans, are perfect for filling those little bits of extra time during the school day, to help make the most of every moment.
Best Advice For New Teachers
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA collection of articles and resources filled with advice for new teachers. A great starting point for new staff at any school.
6 Ed Tech Tools To Try Out
TeachersEducationTeacher CafeTechnologyThese are six hand-picked resources for teachers that deserve more attention. These are not all brand-new tools, but each one brings something special to the classroom.
Ten New Videos About The Total Solar Eclipse
TeachersScienceTeacher CafeEducationHere is a range of different video resources about the total solar eclipse.