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There are ways to communicate, there are better ways to communicate, and finally there are the best ways to communicate.
Having the right communication with parents can create beneficial scenarios where the parents support the teachers and the school.
Interpersonal kids like to do group work, share their mind, be social, have discussions, etc.
Natural intelligence - intelligence focused on the natural world Musical intelligence - capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, tone, etc.
Personalitymatch.com can help you figure out which type of intelligence you utilize most, knowing this can help you understand how you convey information and how it may be received.
Learning and teaching seem like they should go hand in hand but at times there can be a disconnect. When one has a teaching method geared towards one intelligence and students have a different type of intelligence, then it is the same as teaching in Chinese to a student who only speaks Russian.
Rules are undesirable behaviors with consequences. Guidelines are expected behaviors with no consequences.
“Long leash intervention” is giving the students a chance and some space to fix their behavior before cracking down on them.
Consequences can play an important role in establishing discipline if applied correctly.
Discipline is necessary in almost every aspect of life, however many confuse punishment for discipline.
Group work whether it is done with a pair or with a group, has many benefits for the students. The students are able to think, reflect, and bounce ideas off of their peers.
Online classrooms aren't everyone's cup of tea but they can be beneficial if utilized properly.
Teaching online offers a lot more flexibility but it can't be done in the same manner as a physical class.
The first week of school can be the most important. As such it is crucial for teachers to prepare and perform adequately.