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I'm explaining to my students "How to write a composition." I just want to know, what are the steps for writing a good one for beginners?Note:...

Posted by lola21 September 14, 2012 at 2:14 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Teaching TipsIf I have to teach Macbeth within 10 hours how could I go ahead?

Posted by salimj July 21, 2012 at 5:01 AM via web. 9 educator answers. »

How can a rubric help a student meet their teacher's expectations for an assignment?

Posted by monique06 June 19, 2012 at 1:37 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How can teachers use objectives to assist a student in completing assignments?

Posted by monique06 June 19, 2012 at 1:35 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How can I introduce myself as an undergraduate teaching assistant to students at my own  university?

Posted by abdulghani June 18, 2012 at 8:45 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What are some limitations to the use of video in the classroom?

Posted by manestein14 June 7, 2012 at 2:17 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Could you help me with strategies that will develop activities that will help students read expository texts?

Posted by hnewberry April 22, 2012 at 1:54 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What are the things one teaches while explaining prose?

Posted by sil25ver April 21, 2012 at 12:48 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

 Why read stories and plays that demand time and attention when blogs can give us all the answers we need about the human condition?

Posted by matchep April 15, 2012 at 12:34 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Are there advantages to using a single reading inventory instead of multiple reading inventories?

Posted by hnewberry March 12, 2012 at 12:44 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How, as a teaching assistant, do I support an 8 year old child who refuses to engage with or speak to adults yet is vocal at home and with his...

Posted by frances1966 February 21, 2012 at 9:20 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How can a Rule Utilitarian successfully refute the objection that, if utility is to be maximized, then Rule Utilitarianism just boils down to...

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Best method to teach middle school students to prove topic sentence in a paragraphWhen teaching proof for a topic sentence in a paragraph...

Posted by mizzwillie January 29, 2012 at 9:47 PM via web. 10 educator answers. »

Why must teachers give so many book reports  and why so many in one year? For instance, my teacher is giving us 17 book reports this year. Is...

Posted by katienolan January 29, 2012 at 2:09 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What are some ways I can introduce the concept of single and plural to second grade students?What are some ways I can introduce the concept of...

Posted by vonjah January 27, 2012 at 11:04 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

I would just like to ask for tips to help people like my little brother (grade 6) summarize a book.What sort of questions can I use? The 5 W's?

Posted by lolkekababasd January 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Are there lesson plans available or does any one have any good questions that can be asked to engage high school students in great discussions...

Posted by bethole January 8, 2012 at 5:02 AM via web. 10 educator answers. »

How can I create a student centered classroom atmosphere?How can I create a student-centered classroom atmosphere?

Posted by beautiful-successful December 17, 2011 at 9:17 PM via web. 6 educator answers. »

Why should assessments be given to students?

Posted by monique06 December 15, 2011 at 8:44 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

How do you feel that we can teach a diverse group of students with different cultural norms and learning styles?How do you feel that we can...

Posted by hnewberry November 26, 2011 at 1:18 AM via web. 7 educator answers. »

Is it legal to reference a student by name in your lesson plans when referring to IEP modifications being used?I co-teach in a high school...

Posted by njspedteacher November 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What is a lesson plan?

Posted by vonjah October 24, 2011 at 9:59 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Should teachers give multiple choice tests for novels?I usually try to prepare my students for all of the types of assessments and activities...

Posted by litteacher8 October 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM via web. 9 educator answers. »

Business in grade 10How important do you think it is for kids to start taking business class?

Posted by blakedicarlo October 17, 2011 at 6:26 AM via web. 6 educator answers. »

What are the best shoes for teachers?Today was the first day of school for me.  I am not used to being on my feet all day!  The three months...

Posted by litteacher8 August 24, 2011 at 6:21 AM via web. 20 educator answers. »

Is there any value to using worksheets in the classroom?In an earlier post regarding substitutes, I made a few strongly worded comments about...

Posted by larrygates August 22, 2011 at 7:19 AM via web. 12 educator answers. »

Tips to make me a better teacher?What are some tips to make me a better teacher?

Posted by bburen July 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM via web. 7 educator answers. »

What should you bring to the teaching profession as a teacher in training?  What should you bring to the teaching profession as a teacher in...

Posted by mimi101 January 27, 2011 at 6:16 PM via web. 8 educator answers. »

What are the pros and cons of "Brainstorming" in teaching methodology?What are the pros and cons of "Brainstorming" in teaching methodology?

Posted by sim786 January 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM via web. 5 educator answers. »

Any idea about how to be firm in the classroom.To effectively manage a  elementary classroom teachter should be FIRM and strict in their...

Posted by mubin2712 December 13, 2010 at 2:59 PM via web. 8 educator answers. »

Any suggestions how to update preprinted material?Hello all.  I want to amend some of my last year’s assignment and exam papers so I can...

Posted by poonam123 December 4, 2010 at 12:52 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

Can you give me a word or a group of letters that I can use for "Word Mine"... it is a game to warm up.I will use it for beginners.

Posted by pure December 2, 2010 at 7:59 AM via web. 1 educator answer. »

Reviewing for TestsAs a second year teacher I find myself growing weary of the games and review techniques I use frequently in the...

Posted by howesk November 19, 2010 at 8:15 AM via web. 15 educator answers. »

Are there any good websites available for teachers?Are there any good websites available for teachers?

Posted by mubin2712 November 13, 2010 at 10:23 AM via web. 2 educator answers. »

What will you do as a teacher to improve students' behavior issues in the example below?You are a 5th grade teacher. Half of your class has...

Posted by mubin2712 November 5, 2010 at 12:03 PM via web. 1 educator answer. »

What are your suggestions for writing stellar student recommendations which will stand out from the norm?This is the time of year that many...

Posted by amy-lepore November 4, 2010 at 6:52 AM via web. 11 educator answers. »

AP Literature and Composition AdviceThis will be my first year teaching AP Lit & Comp. I am looking for tips, tricks, and general best...

Posted by kristenfusaro July 28, 2010 at 5:37 PM via web. 9 educator answers. »

What strategies can be employed to encourage effective classroom management?What are the problems in the classroom today?

Posted by mimi101 June 8, 2010 at 4:32 AM via web. 13 educator answers. »

How can I effectively teach English literature in a TEFL class?absurd literature

Posted by mimichere January 30, 2010 at 7:32 AM via web. 7 educator answers. »

Motivating students to follow through with Science Fair: any suggestions?I am trying to have my students finish the last leg of our Science...

Posted by shiojia December 28, 2009 at 7:41 PM via web. 5 educator answers. »

Classroom activities that help students learn EnglishIt is really important that the students put into practic3e what they are learning,...

Posted by luisaf22 September 6, 2009 at 9:37 AM via web. 5 educator answers. »

Teaching Research PapersI'm new here and teach a class of 17 homeschoolers age 13-16. I'll be teaching my co-op students how to write a...

Posted by iminalabama August 28, 2009 at 11:52 AM via web. 9 educator answers. »

How do I grab students' attention while teaching literature?  I'm a new teacher, so I need some help.We will be reading The Midwife's...

Posted by kksanu August 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM via web. 16 educator answers. »

which renowned English grammar practice book for native speakers would you recommend - at best covering all the grammar thouroughly... ?which...

Posted by cheezehustla April 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM via web. 5 educator answers. »

Tips for New SMART Board User??I have just had a SMART Board installed in my classroom.  Any tips for using it or for good resources to bring...

Posted by cburr March 11, 2009 at 3:21 PM via web. 4 educator answers. »

Teaching Literature Tipshow to teach it as an english teacher

Posted by gabayanlanilyn February 25, 2009 at 12:45 AM via web. 3 educator answers. »

Teaching ReadingAny tips for teaching reading to middle school students with cognitive disabilities? I have a student I am tutoring who really...

Posted by wayfarer374 December 17, 2008 at 7:02 AM via web. 7 educator answers. »

Teaching OnlineIn the spring, I'll be teaching an online class. In Tennessee, we have a program called E4TN, which allows students in small...

Posted by linda-allen December 8, 2008 at 2:46 PM via web. 7 educator answers. »

Lesson planning for several different subjectsWhat are some organizational techniques that you use to help differentiate your plans for...

Posted by engtchr5 December 8, 2008 at 1:12 PM via web. 8 educator answers. »

What is an efficient and effective way to teach elementary reading through the use of literacy circles or centers?I am expected to change the...

Posted by billendah December 6, 2008 at 7:46 AM via web. 4 educator answers. »