The Geography of Me – New Teacher / First Lesson Activity | Geography_Paul “The Geography of Me” is an activity I’ve done for a number of years as a great way to introduce myself to a new class whilst also gaining a better understanding of the students’ backgrounds. For a subject like Geography, it’s a real asset to understand where your students come from and the experiences they might have had so that these perspectives can be drawn upon in future lessons. The premise of the task is to choose 8 or 9 key locations from around the world which you feel “make” you, these might be where someone was born, where they lived for a while or more interestingly their favourite place to visit or a place close to their heart, ultimately it could be any place for any reason. I normally start the lesson by playing my tour and narrating the locations, students usually warm to this little bit of controlled knowledge about myself. Like this: Like Loading...
Special Education Sayings and Special Education Quotes | Wise Old Sayings Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old special education quotes, special education sayings, and special education proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources. We have a responsibility to ensure that every individual has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education, from prekindergarten to elementary and secondary, to special education, to technical and higher education and beyond. Jim Jeffords For those with learning disabilities, today's tools for differentiation no longer hold the stigma they used to nor highlight disabilities, but provide opportunities to find success in the classroom. Sharon LePage Plante In special education, there's too much emphasis placed on the deficit and not enough on the strength. Temple Grandin Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Calvin Coolidge The secret in education lies in respecting the student. Ralph Waldo Emerson Dianne Feinstein Ignacio Estrada Herbert Spencer Dr. Albert Einstein
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Geographical Enquiry: Forget the 'outstanding' and remember the inspiration The biggest message that I came away from the GA Conference in Manchester was that to be an outstanding teacher you need to forget about the pressure of lesson observations and instead focus on inspiring and engaging students. Too often can we get bogged down with trying to reach the requirements to be judged as a good or outstanding teacher. This is only my 3rd year of teaching and my first year in my second school so I have found it difficult to escape observations and the hoop jumping that goes alongside them. The sessions that I attended at the conference gave me renewed inspiration to do what I want, not what I have been told to do (within boundaries, obviously). Professor Danny Dorling, in his keynote speech, used a number of maps from a project by Ben Hennig which totally engaged a room of Geography teachers - audible 'wow's could be heard in the lecture theatre. Have a look at the website link below and I guarantee that you will get lost in it for hours.
Highly Successful Parent Teacher Communication One of the most beneficial aspects of teaching is building positive relationships with parents. Effective parent-teacher communication is essential for a teacher to be successful. A good relationship between parents and a teacher is invaluable towards maximizing the time that the teacher has with that student. A student who knows that the teacher communicates on a regular basis with their parents and who knows that their parents trust the teacher will likely put more effort into school. Many teachers underestimate the value of building relationships with their students’ parents. Build Their Trust Building a parent’s trust is often a gradual process. The first step to building their trust is simply letting them know you on a more personal level. Don’t be afraid to go the extra mile to help a student. Finally, allow them to see you’re a terrific teacher with their child’s best interest in mind. Listen to Them There may be times that a parent has a question or concern about something.
Writing Good Multiple Choice Test Questions | Center for Teaching | Vanderbilt University By Cynthia J. Brame, CFT Assistant Director Multiple choice test questions, also known as items, can be an effective and efficient way to assess learning outcomes. Multiple choice test items have several potential advantages: Versatility: Multiple choice test items can be written to assess various levels of learning outcomes, from basic recall to application, analysis, and evaluation. Reliability: Reliability is defined as the degree to which a test consistently measures a learning outcome. Validity: Validity is the degree to which a test measures the learning outcomes it purports to measure. The key to taking advantage of these strengths, however, is construction of good multiple choice items. A multiple choice item consists of a problem, known as the stem, and a list of suggested solutions, known as alternatives. Constructing an Effective Stem 1. 2.
Home 7 Practical Tips to Achieve a Positive Mindset The “power of positive thinking” is a popular concept, and sometimes it can feel a little cliché. But the physical and mental benefits of positive thinking have been demonstrated by multiple scientific studies. A positive mindset can give you more confidence, improve your mood, and even reduce the likelihood of developing conditions such as hypertension, depression and other stress-related disorders. All this sounds great, but what does the “power of positive thinking” really mean? You can define positive thinking as positive imagery, positive self-talk or general optimism, but these are all still general, ambiguous concepts. Related: 10 Clever Tricks to Trigger Positive Emotions Here are seven: 1. How you start the morning sets the tone for the rest of the day. 2. Almost invariably, you’re going to encounter obstacles throughout the day—there’s no such thing as a perfect day. 3. Allow yourself to experience humor in even the darkest or most trying situations. 4. You aren’t perfect. 5. 6.
Working with Digimap - school examples You are here : Home | Resources | Ordnance Survey m... | Working with D... This page showcases examples of how teachers have used Digimap with their students, including sample lessons and classroom ideas. Getting started Rob Manger, geography teacher at English Martyrs School, has written two blog posts describing his journey into using GIS. Getting Started with GIS in the Geography Curriculum Incorporating GIS into the Geography Curriculum Leonie Stevenson, geography teacher at Blackpool Aspire Academy, has shared a presentation on how to use Digimap: How to use Digimap - Powerpoint (7.1M) note: this file requires Microsoft Powerpoint. Key stage 3 Hannah used Digimap in a variety of ways, including during a local urban studies fieldwork project with year 7. Submitted by Hannah Knox, geography teacher at Angmering School Year 7 settlement field trip booklet (731k) note: this file requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Year 7 settlement field trip write-up booklet (239k) Key stage 3-4 Key stage 4
Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum Now more than ever, teaching mindfulness in the classroom is a necessity. Our children are stressed and anxious. Teachers and parents are stressed and anxious, too. Our lives are busy, and we often find our thoughts buzzing over the past or worrying about the future. We need mindfulness because it teaches us to live in the present moment, enjoying and experiencing what’s in front of us. Educators know that children learn best when they are comfortable, safe, and relaxed. Following are four ways to incorporate mindfulness into your curriculum and bring calm to your classroom. 1. When we are stressed or anxious, we often take shallow breaths into our chests. 2. Sensory experiences also help children focus and relax. 3. Guided imagery develops children's imaginations. 4. Humans are born to move. Try picking one mindfulness practice to start for yourself. In the comments below, please share how you practice mindfulness with your students.