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Instilling Confidence in Our Children
When my son Wes was in first grade, his class put on a cowboy show in which the class square danced and sang several songs. The big performance for the parents was Friday night, and, unfortunately, we had to be out of town, leaving directly after school. To be able to see the performance, we were invited to the dress rehearsal. It was an enchanting show, as only a show can be when being performed by cherub, six year olds. nnAfter the performance, the first grade teachers appr
January 26, 2006
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Easy steps to Diffuse Difficult Situations in the Classroom
As a teacher, you have to perform many roles: instructor, coach, role model, advisor, and ally. None of these roles are effective if you arenât also the peacekeeper.nn Keeping the peace in your classroom creates a climate that promotes risk-taking and ensures that everyone is able to perform at his/her highest ability. But in a given day, there are many obstacles which may prevent your classroom from being peaceful.nn Classroom confusion, student bullying, and defiance of a
October 25, 2005