One of the most rewarding aspects of teaching is the creativity and inspiration we can weave into the curriculum to bring deep and meaningful learning experiences to our students (and ourselves!).
ETFO’s newest resource book, The Heart and Art of Teaching and Learning: Practical Ideas andResources for
You are hired and you celebrate. Then you enter the classroom to confront the challenges and excitement of teaching.
We can empower students by simply seeing attributes they possess.
As a new teacher, getting to know your federation and the resources it provides is one of the best gifts you can give yourself.
Reinforcing positive behaviour is a far more effective strategy for creating a positive learning environment than challenging a student's behaviour through negative reinforcement.
Tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, and worrying. What if the students don’t like me? What I am too mean? Or worse, what if I’m too nice? The night before my first day of teaching I was nervous! I was also extremely excited!
“Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is not a preparation
Re: New Teachers’ and Occasional Teachers Columns
October 2010.
In this data-driven and networked age, teachers must be prepared to use many strategies to support student learning. Technical supports have made it possible for educators to communicate more fully with parents.