Navigating different social environments can be quite complex for individuals. Each setting, whether it’s home, school, or a public space, comes with its own set of rules and expectations that guide behavior. Understanding these distinct guidelines is essential for effective interaction and communication. This complexity can often be challenging, especially for students who must adjustContinue reading “Navigating Expectations in Learning Environments”
Category Archives: Teaching and Learning
Instructional Skill of the Week: Brain Breaks
During classroom instruction, scholars are expected to complete several learning tasks, which could sometimes lead to mental fatigue for the learner, or sometimes result in displays of negative behaviors. Teachers are, often times, so focused on teaching a concept and students mastering skills and understanding the concepts taught until they forget to check in withContinue reading “Instructional Skill of the Week: Brain Breaks”
Social Skill of the Week: Asking for Help
Asking for help seems to be a difficult task for middle level scholars. On the other hand, elementary school scholars are more prone to ask questions when they do not understand something. In addition, elementary level scholars are not as judgmental of each other as scholars in the middle level. Young teens become extremely judgmentalContinue reading “Social Skill of the Week: Asking for Help”
Instructional Strategy of the Week: Kinesthetic Learners
Some scholars need to move to focus on learning tasks in the classroom. Sitting still can be exhausting for young learners, so I have found a way to rejuvenate the kinesthetic learners in the classroom and get them focused. “Silent Speed Ball” is the name of the instructional strategy. Yes, it is a game thatContinue reading “Instructional Strategy of the Week: Kinesthetic Learners”
Planning for Success in the Classroom
Strategy # 3: Instructional Planning Introduction Planning for instruction is vital for effective teaching and learning. Teachers must plan out every minute of instructional time to ensure scholars remain on task. Mr. Benjamin Franklin said it well, “failure to plan, is planning to fail.” This famous saying should be the cornerstone of every teacher’s pedagogy. Continue reading “Planning for Success in the Classroom”