Have a bunch of student loans? Teach special ed? Or in a low income school? Or maybe you're in an area of shortage? Then read on! You may qualify to have part or all of your student loans forgiven! Teacher student loan forgiveness is a real thing! I qualified for over $7,000 in forgiveness, and you might too! The federal teacher student loan forgiveness program is the real deal! I received $5,000 in loan forgiveness. (I'd already had all of my … [Read more...] about Teacher Student Loan Forgiveness
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How to Handle Student Seizures
"What do I do if a student has a seizure?" While that thought may not cross every first year teachers mind, it certainly does cross your mind the second you find out there is a student prone to seizures in your classroom. But please also note that just because you are not aware that a student has previously had seizures, it could happen to any typical, healthy child in your class at any time! That's why today's post is going to share how to … [Read more...] about How to Handle Student Seizures
Top Five Things To Do During Student Teaching to Make Your Teacher Interview Easier
Today I am excited to welcome William A. Kresse, Ph.D. and Michael J. Vallely, Ph.D. They are the authors of The Insider’s Guide to the Teacher Interview. They wrote a previous piece here at HoJo's Teaching Adventures entitled Panicked About the Teacher Interview?: Five Areas of Focus for the Busy Teacher Candidate. Today they are here to share the "Top Five Things To Do During Student Teaching to Make Your Teacher Interview Easier!" Please sit … [Read more...] about Top Five Things To Do During Student Teaching to Make Your Teacher Interview Easier
The Most Important Educator Lesson
I'll never forget the most important lesson I learned in college as an educator. It had a HUGE impact on me, and I still think about it every year as I get my new group of students. I was a double major - elementary and special education. At my particular university, this meant I took 13 credits more than than someone pursuing a an elementary education degree. What it really meant - more sped classes. No biggie. So I took my special … [Read more...] about The Most Important Educator Lesson
How to Handle a Student Who Was Hurt at Home
Sometimes being a teacher is hard. There are behavior problems to address, differentiation to help meet everyone's needs, that parent phone call to return, another e-mail from the administrative office to answer, report cards to fill out, and so much more. Many teachers put in many more hours each week than many people in the public eye realize. We often sacrifice time with our own families to spend time helping other people's children. We … [Read more...] about How to Handle a Student Who Was Hurt at Home
Using Student’s Names for Classroom Management Mid-Lesson
For some, classroom management comes easily. For others, it is a daily struggle. I'm one of the fortunate ones, but it has taken me awhile to get comfortable with it. Side Story - During my first teaching position, I taught grades 3 and 4 at a Hutterite colony. My discipline plan was "they'll behave". That lasted all of a day! Then I had to figure something out! HA! What a rookie! =) Fast forward a few years. I taught a group of 5th graders … [Read more...] about Using Student’s Names for Classroom Management Mid-Lesson
Getting Students to Complete Work
"How do I get students to complete their work?" This question has been asked by countless teachers over the years. Yet actually getting students to complete work is something that many of us have - or will have - to experience at some point in our teaching career. Today I want to share practical tips and ideas to help you out! First I think it's important to recognize why the student may not be completing their work. Is it too hard? Is it too … [Read more...] about Getting Students to Complete Work
Questioning RIGHT Answers For Deeper Student Learning
You know the scene... As a teacher, you ask a question. A student gives the correct answer. You either smile, nod, or reaffirm them before quickly moving on. Then you ask another question. A different student answers, incorrectly this time. You give them that "are you sure" look, ask them a second time, or say something like, "Nice try, but that's not quite right." Then this second student either gives you another answer, you guide them … [Read more...] about Questioning RIGHT Answers For Deeper Student Learning
Motivating Reluctant Learners
"How do you motivate a reluctant learner?" It's a question asked by teachers all over the country, and probably all around the world. As educators, it's our job to figure it out. However, it's tough! Motivating reluctant learners takes extra time and effort on the part of the teacher. But it's so worthwhile! Read on to see tips and ideas to get your student/s back on track and learning. This blog post contains affiliate links. You … [Read more...] about Motivating Reluctant Learners
