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Here’s what birdwatching taught me about classroom management

eSchool News

They can tell if someones skipping class a floor away by reading faces in the room. I lost sight, specifically, of how teachers develop the radar necessary for classroom management. And for most, it starts with classroom management. Teachers often seem to have eyes in the back of their heads.

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4 reflections on the end of the school year

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The end of the year is not just a time for wrapping up grades and packing up classrooms–it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth and renewal. Educators may evaluate what worked well and what didn’t, including instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, student engagement efforts, and time management.

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Brush Up on Your Teacher Skills: Must-Read Professional Development Books for Teachers (and More!)

Teaching with a Mountain View

I’m picturing a lot of family time, slower mornings, and leisure reading in my future, but I also like to spend some time brushing up on my teaching skills each summer. This time of year can also naturally allow for reflection on what is and isn’t working in the classroom. to focus on yourself. Remember, your summers are yours!

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Why I Left the Classroom to Build a School Black Children Deserve

Edsurge

I walked into classrooms where ninth graders were reading at a third-grade level. Still, I threw myself into my work, believing that if I just tried harder or brought more creativity, relevance and joy to the classroom , I could make a difference. The hardest parts aren’t lesson plans and classroom management.

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One word, meaningful impact: Creating classroom culture through collective dialogue

eSchool News

Sometimes they will cold call students, while other times they will ask students to share what they learned after theyve had a chance to read the assigned material or discuss it with their classmates in groups. Multiple times in any class period, teachers call on students to contribute to the lesson of the day.

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Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do

Edsurge

Gotta Know the Rules Anyone who has ever taught professionally knows that classroom management is one of the most important aspects of creating a good learning environment and foundational to instructional practice. In most classrooms, the management boils down to, “I’m the teacher, so I’m in charge.”

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Reimagining the Flipped Classroom: Integrating AI, Microlearning, and Learning Analytics to Elevate Student Engagement and Critical Thinking 

Faculty Focus

Microlearning Microlearning plays a central role in supporting pre-class preparation under the Flipped Classroom 2.0 Instead of overwhelming students with lengthy video lectures or dense readings, microlearning delivers short, focused modules that concentrate on single learning objectives. Another challenge is content overload.