TikTok! What a revolutionary way of engaging students in learning. Goodbye to the past curricular days where students sit quietly at their desks, completing endless worksheets until the bell rings for the next class, possibly, completing the similar, tiresome assignments. Hello to a more upbeat social media platform that allows students to get out theirContinue reading “TikTok Teaching and Learning”
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Teacher Self-Care by Sharpening the Saw
Cynthia Mathews: Doctor of Curriculum and Leadership, Author, Teacher, Playwright, Blogger. As a school teacher, you endure a lot, don’t you? You most likely embrace the responsibility of managing 25 to 100 students on a weekday basis and are responsible for students’ safety and their developed mindsets, yes? These pertinent responsibilities stand in front of theContinue reading “Teacher Self-Care by Sharpening the Saw”
Romancing the Classroom
Romancing the Classroom: Teacher honoring Student One big problem that is obvious in some classrooms is that love is lacking between the teacher and students. On some school observational occasions, a teacher may be seen or heard disparaging her students, speaking to them as if students are inept or unlovable. While some students may beContinue reading “Romancing the Classroom”
Feisty Black Girl Student
Leaders Leading Learners
Could It Be? Could it be possible that instructional leaders make the mistake of explaining and illustrating lessons to learners too soon rather than extend the challenge for learners—at the optimal age—to explore answers on their own? Would it be feasible for instructional leaders to begin coaching elementary learners—fourth graders—for example—to ask questions so thatContinue reading “Leaders Leading Learners”
Before, During, and After Learning
Carol Moody, seasoned high school English teacher, illustrates a day of learning in her class. The student body consists of eighteen black students, three white students, and five Hispanic students. Today’s lesson is “Smart Goals.” BEFORE The students will watch a three-minute video on “smart goals” to help students plan goals with a path toContinue reading “Before, During, and After Learning”
Four Strategies to Motivate Students to Participate in Learning
Cynthia Mathews is Doctor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. Mathews is also a published author of education topics and a life-long learner who spends her leisure conducting professional development workshops and researching ideas for helping amotivated students to complete their classroom assignments. Mathews may be reached at lukeandlezz@gmail.com. INTRODUCTION: With so many studentsContinue reading “Four Strategies to Motivate Students to Participate in Learning”
Research Motivation and Strategies to Apply
The following is a review and synthesis work by Ames and Ames, 1984; Brophy, 1983; Cornp and Rohrkemper, 1985; Deci and Ryan, 1985; Keller, 1983; Keller, 1983; Kolesnik, 1978; Leper and Greene, 1978; Maehr, 1984; Malone, and Lepper and McCombs, 1984; Nicholls, 1984; Wolodkowski, 1978, and Mathews, 2020. (http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/journals/ed_lead/el_198710_brophy.pdf) Cynthia Mathews is Doctor of CurriculumContinue reading “Research Motivation and Strategies to Apply”
Mathews’ Strategies for Student Management and Success
ABOUT: Cynthia Mathews is Doctor of Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Leadership. She conducts professional development workshops and teaches English in secondary education. Mathews is author of Cynthia Mathews on Curriculum and Instruction, A Nice and Nippy Discourse (letters for school leaders), GramSlam (grammar lessons), Life Is How You Punctuate It 2! (punctuation practice) andContinue reading “Mathews’ Strategies for Student Management and Success”
How to Help SPED Students
About Writer of this Post: Cynthia Mathews is a Doctor of Education per Curriculum and Instruction and Education Leadership. She is a school teacher of English secondary education, and she spends her time creating and conducting professional development workshops for educators. Mathews creates and promotes education forums, stage plays, and directs students in leadership. SheContinue reading “How to Help SPED Students”