Helping or Hovering?
One important issue that we often see when teaching students with special needs is the difference between helping students to complete tasks themselves and hovering over them. The Council for Exceptional Children published a study that addresses and clarifies this...Real Paraprofessionals Making a Real Difference
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What is Cooperative Learning?
WHAT IS IT? Cooperative learning is a successful teaching strategy in which small teams, each with students of different levels of ability, use a variety of learning activities to improve their understanding of a subject. Each member of a team is responsible not only...
General Behavior Management Tips
The following are some important behaviors to avoid and techniques to use when disciplining students: Behaviors to Avoid When Disciplining: Shouting loudly or continually Nagging Pushing or pulling students about Confronting in an accusatory tone Engaging in...