3 Types of Summer PD That Won't Ruin Your Summer Vacation
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationThe nice thing about summer learning is having choices. Find an opportunity that allows you to further your learning without sacrificing your holiday. There are several experiences that are readily available for all educators.
The Best Sites For Learning About The World's Different Cultures
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationCultureLarry Ferlazzo's list of the best resources online for teaching and discussing cultures in the ESL classroom includes topics such as food, geography, and family. There are some great resources listed for educators to use in lessons.
Conversation Strategy: Asking for a Response
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationLanguageA sample lesson plan for conversation strategy: asking for a response, is a great one to add to your files. This ESL conversation activity is for any age of learner and uses simple dialogue and conversation questions to improve conversation skills.
Three Ways To Avoid The October Slump
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA quick read to get yourself and your class back on track when you feel that October slump starting to creep into your classroom.
10 Quick-and-Easy Methods For Checking Understanding
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationA huge part of teaching involves determining student levels of understanding. As teachers check for understanding, they are able to formulate, reconfigure and differentiate, so learning outcomes reach their highest potential.
ESL Speaking Activities
TeachersSpeakingTeacher CafeEducation...Build your bank of resources with some free online resources for speaking practice. On this website, they have printables and projectables. Don't forget to upload your own resources to share as well.
The Golden Rules for Engaging Students in Learning Activities
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationResearch suggests that considering the following interrelated elements when designing and implementing learning activities may help increase student engagement behaviorally, emotionally, and cognitively, thereby positively affecting student learning and achievement.
A Step by Step Guide to Create Class Facebook Groups
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationSocial Media...Create a digital presence today for your class using Facebook. A great choice as a hub for students to create, post, and discuss in a virtual space that is different than a traditional blog or message board.
Building Positive Relationships
TeachersRelationshipsTeacher CafeEducationWhen teachers get to know their students, they can make better decisions about the curriculum, instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment. Here are a few ways to maintain positive student-teacher relationships.
Resources for Lower Level Learners
TeachersMusicTeacher CafeEducation...An extensive list of online resources from Larry Ferlazzo, for students that are lower level. Resources ranging from alphabet exercises to music and phonics will help every teacher add something new to their class.
Robot Tutors
TeachersFutureTeacher CafeTechnology...Virtual teaching, is it here? With robots acting as tutors and class assistants the days of TA's and undergrads answering emails and questions from students may be coming to an end. Meet Watson, a robot that is able to answer emails and questions.
Fliped Classroom Hacks
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationTechnologyA great resource full of tips, tools, and resources for overcoming obstacles to flipped teaching and learning. Be prepared when challenges occur in your class with these techniques.
Top 25 Blogs to Follow in 2016
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationMediaAll educational backgrounds are unique and special to educators. A passion for education is what brings us all together! Read on, and find something that may spark your interest.
5 Ways to Unwind From Teaching
TeachersMental HealthSelfTeacher Cafe...As a teacher being able to unwind after school is very important. Disconnecting from the classroom for at least a few hours is a key to keeping the balance.
4 Ways Audio Recordings Can Boost Classroom Learning
TeachersListeningTeacher CafeEducation...From arranging chairs, tables, and students to organizing discussion groups comes a new idea of using audio-recording as assignments and discussion prompts offers another space for students to talk their way to into learning.
Tips and Tricks for Teaching Study Skills to Kids
TeachersTeacher CafeEducationHealthIdeas and tools that will help teach study skills, create good habits and learn organizational techniques for school kids of all ages. There is a variety of ideas for you to figure out what works for you. Remember that each student is unique.
Breaking the Teacher-Student Conflict Cycle
TeachersCultureTeacher CafeEducationThe key to improving student behavior is changing the way teachers and administrators react. A three-part series on building positive school culture.