This is a 7-part series. You are reading Standard 4 of the 7-part series. Teachers take pride in their instruction. Instruction involves the action of teaching, and that includes presenting new concepts, reviewing lessons, and providing practice. As teachers, we aspire to have high expectations for all students, using strategies for the students to accomplish […]
Archives for November 2020
Guest Speakers for High School Students
Guest speakers for high school students can bring enrichment and liveliness to your students’ experience. I can recall in middle school, we loved having guest speakers. All the girls would murmur, “Did you hear, in Ms. Smith’s class, we’re having a guest speaker?” We would be on our best behavior to avoid any disruption in […]
Benefits of Using Rubrics for Assessment
Teaching seniors can be a high maintenance job because they are overly concerned with their grade. Of course, they want to earn acceptance into their dream school, they want to compete for the large scholarship fund, and their time management skills are divided among school, home, sports, and a job. These traits cause seniors to […]
Teaching Writing Remotely
“I’m not trying to tell you how to teach, but students are stressing out about this essay, Ms. George.” My heart began to race as I read the email sent from my fellow coworker and concerned parent. I took a deep breath and continued my nighttime routine. It was after 10:30 pm that I received […]
