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How to Remain Organized as a New or Struggling Teacher

Image via Pexels Being a teacher is one of the most critical jobs in the world. Not only are you responsible for imparting knowledge to your students, but you also play a critical role in shaping their futures. However, with great responsibility comes great pressure, and it can be easy

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10 Fun and Educational Indoor Activities for Kids

Image via Pexels If you’re looking for ways to keep your kids entertained and educated while stuck indoors, you’ve come to the right place. From watching educational shows to planting a small garden together, there are plenty of activities that will not only keep your kids occupied but also teach

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What You Need to Know if You Want to Become a Teacher

There are few professions that are more rewarding or impactful than teaching. You make a world of difference in the lives of your students and enjoy great job security and respect in the community. If you love to teach and have your heart set on the profession, hctutorial outlines everything

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5 Ways to Make Progress on Your Professional Development Plan

Photo via Pexels 5 Ways to Make Progress on Your Professional Development Plan A strong professional development plan will help you grow, learn, and succeed in your career. To create an effective professional development plan, you need to know what you want and how you’re going to get it! This

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Planning For and Enjoying Retirement

              I’m currently 55 and as of July 1st, 2021, I retired from public education after a 28-year career.  I had decided to retire early because I had a desire to create educational resources for teachers of English Learners and children speaking Haitian Creole.  This article will take you through

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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Vocabulary)
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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Vocabulary)

In this article, the 4th installment of a 6-part series, we will take a look at five strategies that focus on vocabulary.  So far, we’ve looked at lesson preparation, activating background knowledge, and lesson delivery.  In future installments, we will discuss interaction and assessment. Vocabulary instruction is one of the

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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Lesson Delivery)
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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Lesson Delivery)

Teacher Modeling Strategy Overview- This strategy is all about providing the student with a model of behavior, process, and outcome.  The teacher models an activity so that the student is able to clearly see and understand the expectations for the assignment.  This might also include models of various assignment products

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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Lesson Delivery)
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5 Strategies for English Language Learners (Background Knowledge)

Using RealiaStrategy Overview-The word “realia” refers to a “real” object. This can include an object such as a basketball, artifacts such as an old telescope from the early 1900s, primary source documents, etc… These items are used in order provide students with a visual and physical representation of whatever is

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