Everyone in education knows Harry and Rosemary Wong. Their famous book, The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, is one of the books every practicing teacher has read or heard about in coursework. They believe the classroom's number one problem comes from procedures and routines. It is a solid foundation for … Continue reading Words of Wisdom, Wednesday Classroom
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Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
New Year beginnings The season has changed to winter, and the cold air is with us now. The fields have long been harvested and are resting until it is time for planting in the spring. I have often compared teaching to farming. Both work hard in planting seeds, caring, nurturing, and bringing in a harvest … Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
New Year beginnings The season has changed to winter, and the cold air is with us now. The fields have long been harvested and are resting until it is time for planting in the spring. I have often compared teaching to farming. Both work hard in planting seeds, caring, nurturing, and bringing in a harvest … Continue reading Tuesday Teaching Tips 1, 2023
Seeds and weeds
Motivation is derived from the word 'motive.’ Motives are a person's needs, desires, wants, urges, and reasons to do something. It's a crucial element in setting and attaining objectives. Motivation is one of the driving forces behind human behavior. It fuels competition and sparks social connections. When there is a lack of motivation or no … Continue reading Seeds and weeds