Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
Susan ‘s Articles for
Education
12 Ways to Help ESL and ELL Students
The number of immigrant children in American schools is quite literally growing by the day. It's estimated that children of immigrants represent 25% of the K-12 population in the United States...
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...
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...
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...
12 Surefire Ways to Focus Your Class and Increase Learning
Johnny walked through the classroom door late. I took one look and thought, "Whoa! He didn't take his meds today!" Before he made it to his seat in the front of the classroom, he had touched four...
A World of Thanks for People Who Make a Difference!
This time of year provides an opportunity for us to reflect and express appreciation to all the people with whom we have worked in the past and who continue to make a positive difference in our...
12 Ways to Thank Teachers
1. Plan a teachers breakfast or lunch. Ask local coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets to provide product or a discount, and ask parents to pitch in. 2. Donate a new coffeemaker, microwave,...
Nine Critical Steps to RTI
1. Establish an RTI team made up of teacher leaders representing a cross section of staff. Buy-in comes when vocal teacher leaders are on board. 2. Identify students in need. 3. Identify the area...
Flexible Group Learning
A Dozen Surefire Tips on Flexible Grouping and Small Group Learning Group work is traditionally fraught with challenges. Will students do their fair share? Will they behave appropriately? Will...
Fitzell Acceleration Centers
Imagine a dynamic classroom learning environment where traditional lectures and lessons are enhanced by additional projects and activities, aligned to standards. The activities can allow students...
12 Things to Consider When Implementing RTI in Secondary Schools
1. Adolescents are not simply bigger elementary school students - they have different needs, different lives, and sometimes have developed different learning styles since elementary school. RTI...
Paraprofessional Tips for Success When Working with Other Educators
1. Consider the paraprofessional an essential member of your teaching team. Where possible, include them in planning, team meetings, etc., especially when you feel that input from the para may be...