http://712educators.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-09T08:40:58Z Thu, 09 May 2013 08:40:58 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/14/top-10-themes-for-speeches.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/9/c/O/graduation-speech.jpg" alt="Graduate Giving a Speech" />It's that time of year again. Time to watch as the future of America march across a stage, shake a few hands, move their tassel to the other side, and emerge as graduates. Part of the graduation tradition is listening to a variety of speeches. Superintendents, principals, and guest speakers will take center stage as they give words of wisdom to the graduating class. However, many students will be most interested in the speeches delivered by their fellow students.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/14/top-10-themes-for-speeches.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/14/top-10-themes-for-speeches.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 07:02:40 +0000 2013-05-14T07:02:40Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/becoming-an-administrative-leader.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/6/1/O/shutterstock_97440686.jpg" alt="Principal sitting behind her desk. " />Here's a question for you: Would you notice if your principal took a month off of work? Would it make any difference to you, the students, or the school in general? If you did notice, would it be in a positive or negative way?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/becoming-an-administrative-leader.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/becoming-an-administrative-leader.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 08:40:58 +0000 2013-05-09T08:40:58Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/student-admonishes-teacher.htm <p>Today I watched a video posted on YouTube that shows a high school student speaking his mind about the quality of education he's receiving in class. You can view the video here: <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://youtu.be/98_cmS-M9dQ">http://youtu.be/98_cmS-M9dQ</a>. It is a sad and shocking commentary about what I hope is a minority of teachers who do not truly teach. The student mentions that everyday the class is given packets of information to learn - basically handouts and worksheets to complete. That is no way to teach children. As he put it, "If you want a kid to change you have to touch is freakin' heart. You can't expect a kid to change if all you do is just tell 'em."</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/student-admonishes-teacher.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/09/student-admonishes-teacher.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 06:49:27 +0000 2013-05-09T06:49:27Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/08/using-consumer-math.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/6/b/O/restaurant-bill.jpg" alt="Figuring out tips are common math problems encountered everyday. " />Recently I was eating out with one of my younger relatives who is 23, let's call her Sally. I was shocked that when the time came to determine the tip, Sally pulled out a 'tip cheat sheet'. When I asked her why, she said it was because she always had a hard time figuring out percentages in her head. I asked her how much she planned to pay. She said 20%. I asked her if she could figure out 10% of the total, which she could easily do. Then I asked her if she could double that amount, which she easily did. Then I pointed out that 20% is just double 10%, to which she said, "I never thought about it that way!" Now, this young woman is normally quite bright. She's a rising star in her profession and praised for her writing skills. However, this basic consumer math alluded her.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/08/using-consumer-math.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/08/using-consumer-math.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 07:44:28 +0000 2013-05-08T07:44:28Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/inspirational-movies-for-educators.htm <p>What makes a movie about a teacher who inspires their students to achieve so good? I believe that it refers back to the Sage archetype defined by psychologist <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://psychology.about.com/od/profilesofmajorthinkers/p/jungprofile.htm">Carl Jung</a>. Jung believed that there were <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungian_archetypes">12 archetypes</a> that live within every human being's subconscious. One of these is the sage: the archetype that embodies the phrase "the truth will set you free." One of the archetypal stories that resonates so deeply with individuals across the spectrum is the idea of the 'hero' and their 'mentor'. The mentor helps the hero understand themselves until ultimately the hero is able to rise above and succeed on their own. This was one of George Lucas' inspirations for writing the <em>Star Wars</em> series.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/inspirational-movies-for-educators.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/inspirational-movies-for-educators.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 15:55:59 +0000 2013-05-07T15:55:59Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/classroom-discipline-techniques.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/6/_/O/classroom-discipline.jpg" alt="Teacher screaming over classroom discipline issues. " />Classroom discipline is one of the main concerns of new teachers, for good reason. If you talk to veteran teachers who have experienced teaching in the 80's, 90's, and 00's, a large number will tell you that student behavior has changed for the worse over the decades. The causes of this change are not simple or easy to explain. Instead, blame must be shared by a large number of individuals throughout our society. In my opinion, the discipline challenges that teachers today must face are caused by a number of colliding factors:</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/classroom-discipline-techniques.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/07/classroom-discipline-techniques.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 08:15:06 +0000 2013-05-07T08:15:06Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/06/block-schedules-pros-and-cons.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/6/Y/O/block-schedule.jpg" alt="Block Scheduling Modifies Time Spent in Class" />Block schedules, also known as modular schedules, adjust the amount of time that students spend in class. Many&#160;reformers claim that just by changing the time that students are in a class, they can change the quality of education.The goal of this type of reform is to increase the amount of quality time teachers spend with each teacher. It also provides teachers with the flexibility to include nontraditional methods for delivering instruction including role-play, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/cs/lessonsss/ht/htdebate.htm">debates</a>, and simulations. Further, science teachers have the added benefit of being able to complete more complicated experiments within the confines of one particular class period.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/06/block-schedules-pros-and-cons.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/05/06/block-schedules-pros-and-cons.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 07:10:46 +0000 2013-05-06T07:10:46Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/23/101-comparecontrast-essay-topics.htm <p><img class="alignright" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/712educators/1/6/W/O/shutterstock_84632230.jpg" alt="Student Working on an Essay" /></p> <p>Want to find a great topic for your next compare/contrast essay assignment? I've come up with <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/od/essaysparagraphspapers/a/100-Compare-And-Contrast-Essay-Topics.htm">101 great compare and contrast essay topic ideas</a> for these essays. You will find a mixture of fun and academic topics that you can use or change to fit your needs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/23/101-comparecontrast-essay-topics.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/23/101-comparecontrast-essay-topics.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:56:23 +0000 2013-04-23T03:56:23Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/15/unexpected-interruptions.htm <p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/od/teachingstrategies/tp/Teaching-And-Unexpected-Interruptions.htm">Dealing with unexpected interruptions</a> is normal for teachers each and every day. This list provides an overview of many of the unexpected disruptions that occur in teachers classes each day of the year.</p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/15/unexpected-interruptions.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:36:18 +0000 2013-04-15T06:36:18Z http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/14/teaching-interview-mistakes.htm <p>Interviews to get a teaching position can be nerve wrecking. While there are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/od/jobinterviewresources/tp/job_interview_dos.htm">many things you should do in order to have a good interview</a>, there are also a number of pitfalls to avoid. Here are <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://712educators.about.com/od/jobinterviewresources/tp/interview_mistakes.htm">twelve teaching interview mistakes</a> that you should review and avoid. Good luck finding a teaching job.</p> http://712educators.about.com/b/2013/04/14/teaching-interview-mistakes.htm Sun, 14 Apr 2013 06:27:49 +0000 2013-04-14T06:27:49Z