Oct 27, 2023 | Teaching Elementary
Summary of Learning by Doing by Richard DuFour Learning by Doing is a handbook for implementing professional learning communities (PLCs) in schools. It is written by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, Thomas W. Many, and Mike Mattos, and is the third...
Feb 13, 2023 | Teaching Elementary
Dealing with a child who refuses to do their school work is very challenging. As a special Education teacher this is one of the areas I am most often asked about from both teacher and parents. Here are some possible strategies to encourage a reluctant learner to do...
Dec 25, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Collaborative learning is a teaching and learning approach that involves students working together in small groups or pairs to solve problems, complete tasks, or learn new material. This approach is based on the idea that students can learn more effectively when they...
Dec 24, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Blended learning is a type of education that combines traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning. It typically involves a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning, where students can learn both in a physical classroom and through digital...
Dec 20, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Behaviorism is a psychological theory that focuses on the study of observable behaviors, rather than internal mental states or processes. It is based on the idea that all behaviors are learned through conditioning, which involves the reinforcement or punishment of a...
Dec 19, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a document that is developed for a student who has been identified as having a disability and who is eligible for special education services in the United States. The IEP is developed by a team of educators, parents, and...
Dec 19, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. It is a type of therapy that is used to help individuals with autism and other developmental disorders improve their social skills and communication abilities, as well as reduce challenging behaviors. ABA therapy is based on...
Oct 21, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
When multiplying steps up to double-digits, keeping numbers straight and organized is difficult. This is especially true for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, or fine motor issues. In order to help students learn the process of multiplication without...
Oct 3, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
Once in a while, we end up with a student who simply refuses to work. There can be many reasons for the refusal, but it seems the no amount of negative reinforcers like missing recess or calls to parents have an impact. At a Special Education conference a few years...
Sep 30, 2022 | Teaching Elementary
When a child is learning to write we have found that having a large pencil improves their ability to write with better fine motor control. We all remember the jumbo kindergarten pencils and crayons. How can we improve on this time tested system? PaperMate has...
