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Classroom Ritual Ideas
Creating and routinely using classroom rituals makes it easier for students to know what to expect.
Creating Classroom Rituals
Classroom rituals and routines allow students to know what to expect and help them be better able to adapt to change in activities during the school day.
Engage Teenage Students in Learning
Engaging high school students in the classroom can be challenging. Understanding how they learn can help teachers adapt to the needs of their students.
Positive Learning Environment
Rules are not always a negative part of a classroom environment. Some expectations create positive environments that encourage students to learn.
Shadow Children, Education's #1 Problem
Educating at risk children requires identifying them, understanding their impact and developing effective prevention and intervention programs.
Respectful Classroom Environment
A classroom environment that promotes respect starts with student involvement, clear expectations and rigor.
Creating Plans for Substitute Teachers
Not all absences are planned, but preparing for them is essential. Teachers can take steps in advance to make a missed day easier on themselves and their substitutes.
Classroom Seating Charts
Seating charts are an integral part of many teachers' classroom management. There are also reasons to decide to wait before creating one, or not create a chart at all.
Arranging Classroom Seating
There are many different ways to arrange seating in a classroom. Desk arrangements can be beneficial for promoting positive learning environments for specific situations.
Manage Students' Computer Use
Though there are tools available to monitor student computer usage, it is important for teachers to also be aware of what students are doing.