Post Tagged with: "Classroom Management"

Glasser, W., M.D.  (1998).  The quality school teacher.  New York: HarperPerennial, 18-22; 97-112; 113-118. An Annotation by Jeffery Ayer William Glasser, in three separate chapters, […]

Glasser, W.  (1997).  “Choice theory” and student success.  Phi Delta     Kappan:  16-21. An Annotation by Jeffery Ayer Glasser makes a case for choice theory […]

Fryer, W.  (2006, October 6).  Wiki, blog, or moodle?  Retrieved June 9, 2008  from    http://www.techlearning.com/blog/2006/10/wiki_blog_or_moodle.php. An Annotation by Jeff Ayer Fryer, in a blog […]

I had accepted a job as a 7th grade language arts teacher, and I was ecstatic to have a job where I could share my love for reading. However, I had no idea how to best teach these early adolescents who everyone seemed to be scared of. This lead me to the action research project I undertook for my Master’s Degree: brain based differentiation. This series of articles outlines what I learned.

Daniels, H.  (1994).  Literature circles: voice and choice in the student-centered classroom.  York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. An Annotation by Laurie Walsh Another practical book – […]

I had accepted a job as a 7th grade language arts teacher, and I was ecstatic to have a job where I could share my love for reading. However, I had no idea how to best teach these early adolescents who everyone seemed to be scared of. This lead me to the action research project I undertook for my Master’s Degree: brain based differentiation. This series of articles outlines what I learned.

Frederick, P.  (Sep. 2003).The dreaded discussion: ten ways to start.  Improving College and University Teaching.  29, 109-114. An Annotation by Laurie Walsh Frederick uses humor […]

New research is proving that gender differences are real. Boys and girls are different. From the way their brains are organized to the types of cells in their eyes, groundbreaking studies are showing us just how different the genders really are. In this article, Chris Wondra explains how boys and girls hear differently, and what this means for the way our children and students learn to speak and read.

Welcome to the third issue of the Edge of Education Carnival, a collection of links to the most innovative teachers using and sharing tips and techniques on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. With 17 outstanding submissions, this is by far our best issue yet.

You already know what bringing a positive attitude and a smile does to your classroom environment. What you may not realize, however, is just how much influence your energy actually has on your surrounding community. According to recent research, emotions can spread like viruses. And what you’re spreading reaches far beyond anything you may have previously imagined.