12 Ways to Ensure an Effective Lecture
1. Whenever possible, use lecture primarily for mini-lessons. Short is sweet. 2. Include material that is not in the textbook. Textbook recitations don’t excite! Effective lectures present material that can’t simply be read from the book. Use the book as a...12 Tips for Working with Parents of Children with Special Needs
Working with parents of children with special needs can present special challenges to educators. Here are some tips from a dad to help make the job easier. 1. Try to get a complete picture of the child’s “homework scene” Encourage parents to discuss...12 Surefire Ways to Remember Vocabulary
1. Have students make their own flashcards by looking up vocab words online and finding pictures that show the definitions. Ask students to print the picture, glue it on a card, write a silly sentence under the picture to help them remember the word, and write the...