5 Effective Techniques For Improving Student Performance With the Help Of Psychology
Guest Writer: Michael Gorman
5 EFFECTIVE TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING STUDENT PERFORMANCE WITH THE HELP OF PSYCHOLOGY
There are many different methodologies that exist today that claim to improve learning for the student. They promise to improve the way students learn as well as the way teachers teach. Having worked with services like EssaysOnTime.com, and also running an essay service, I can confidently say that I am firmly in the education industry. I have attended tons of seminars, team meetings, conferences, and watched a lot of media on the matter and all I see is a plethora of different methodologies by well-meaning speakers that claim they will work.
Granted, some of the information out there is actually helpful. However, some of the stuff that is being peddled to teachers really has no empirical data to back it up and turns out to have little to no utility in the classroom.
I decided to go out and do some thorough research, and I came across a publication by the Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education (CPSE). The whole idea behind the document was to outline 20 principles that are based on psychological science and seek to show what parts of a student’s psychology are the most instrumental to CONTINUE READING: 5 Effective Techniques For Improving Student Performance With the Help Of Psychology - Teacher Habits
10 Things Every New Teacher Should Know
Guest Writer: Kurt Walker
Being a teacher is a tough job, and the toughest part of it is usually the first year because it will be a completely new experience for you that comes with many unexpected factors and responsibilities.
In your first year as a teacher, you should accept and embrace your status of “the new teacher”; denying it would be pointless. This year you will learn a lot, so you might feel overwhelmed at some point.
Therefore, to help you make your first year a bit easier and less stressful, in today’s post we’re presenting our top 10 things every new teacher should know.
Learn About Classroom Management
Even mothers have trouble managing their kids and they only have to deal with 2-4 of them, not a whole classroom. Therefore, you should learn about classroom management for your own good and peace of mind. Kids can be hard to manage, but with clear expectations, consistent followthrough, and mutual respect, your first year can be a success. For good advice on classroom management, check out CONTINUE READING: 10 Things Every New Teacher Should Know