How to Teach to a Diverse Classroom of Students
by Tina O'Block Each year teachers are faced with the daunting task of teaching
to a classroom of 20-30 individual students, each with their own
learning styles, interests, and abilities. Providing optimal
learning for such a diverse group can seem overwhelming. But,
there is a simple approach that can be used which will enable
all students to succeed, and that approach is simply using
variety and choice. Not only does this approach address the
multiple learning styles of students, but it also aides in making
them independent learners. Could My Child Have A Learning Disability?
by Sandy Gauvin Before my daughter Michele began attending school, a lady
who was babysitting her noticed things she did (or didn't do)
that weren't quite right developmentally. Energy and America
by Kevin Gluckstal America is entering into a time of Energy crisis. It
could easily be the greatest crisis that human-kind is
to face. America can not continue to lead the world
econimcally and drain it dry at the same time.
The National Collegiate Clean Energy Initiative is
working to unite American students and citizens alike,
to demand CLEAN ENERGY POLICY. Its Never Too Late
by Carol Bremner First of all, a bit of background: A high school dropout, stay-at-home mom until the age of 40, I wasn’t too motivated to learn. Then I read the following quote: "Old Bureaucrat, my comrade, it is not you who are to blame... New Energy Bill: Reducing Our Dependence on Foreign Oil
by Sam Subramanian The U. S. economy is feeling the brunt of skyrocketing oil prices as the nation’s dependence on foreign oil continues to grow. We need a responsible energy plan to reduce our reliance on foreign oil. President Bush and Senator Kerry appear to be skirting the real issues involved. America and its Collision Course
by Kevin Gluckstal America is headed for a true challange. It's dependance on an unstable foreign environment will be the true test of capitalism. An Education in Saving on Textbooks
by Heather Wallace Textbooks normally consume a major portion of a student's budget, but that doesn't have to be the case. 101 Tips for Your Civil War Uniform Shirt
by Paula And Coach McCoach So you want to make or upgrade your Civil War uniform shirt, but you don't know where to start. What type of material do you use, should you use metal, porcelain or bone buttons, should you have a collar on your shirt, what about the cuffs - how many inches are they supposed to be, should you hand stitch the button holes, where should you put the pocket on your shirt, Ahhhhh! Discover the Secrets of Your Shell Jacket
by Paula And Coach McCoach Your shell jacket is one of the finest articles of your
Civil War Uniform Impression. Your jacket and hat are what
is noticed first about your uniform. Check your shell
jacket against these amazing shell jackets right out of the
history books and know that your jacket will be "right out
of yesterday" authentic and you will have preserved a
celebrated piece of our illustrious American Civil War
history! Positive Effects of Carbon Dioxide for Plant Growth
by Simon Fowler Carbon dioxide is one of the modern bogey-men, causing global warming and other probelms, but is it all bad? Carbon dioxide is an esential part of life and can be used for very positive purposes. How to Add a Pocket to Your Civil War Uniform Jacket
by Paula And Coach McCoach These simple tailoring techniques will upgrade a less
expensive jacket, making it more functional as well as
valuable while staying authentic. Clear and Appropriate Assignments
by Sandy Gauvin 10 Tips for Teachers! Use these tips to support and improve learning disabled students’ efforts to understand and complete homework assignments. Details, Details, Details
by Sandy Gauvin Sandy Gauvin interviews a Consulting Resource Teacher who tells how to write a Special Ed referral that will get students the help they need and get it faster. Marine News - Summer 2004 - Our Ocean Environment
by Kathy Runk Sea Turtles - Florida's efforts for recovery. Dolphins - our favorite ocean mammal. Manatees - an endangered species. Leading cause of water pollution. What can you do? Choose the Delivery Mode for your e-Learning Course
by Jeanette S Cates, PhD The way in which you plan to deliver an online course influences the course design itself. In this informative article, Jeanette S. Cates, “The Technology Tamer” helps you think this through. Building Interaction Into Your Online Course
by Jeanette S Cates, PhD With dozens of choices for building student interaction into an online course, how do you make the choice? Online expert, Dr. Jeanette Cates, The Technology Tamer, walks you through the decisions and provides several suggestions. How To Choose a Good Piano Teacher
by Xavier First we assume that you intent to hire a private piano teacher. Advantages of doing this over attending classes at a school are numerous. Most piano learners end up employing a piano teacher, and if you are serious, you should too. How Body Piercing Works -- The Ins and Outs of this Cutting Edge Process
by Lucy P. Roberts A detailed explanation of the body piercing process to educate you on how it works and what to expect from start to finish. Also compares body piercing to the well know process of ear piercing. The Patients Guide to Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Depression
by Charles Donovan This article is the Introduction from the book to be published September 15th, 2004. The 174 page book includes a description of the implant procedure, the side effects, the remarkable results, isurance issues and codes as well as the latest information about the disease of depression. How To Get Students To Assist In Class Using a Method Thats Fair To Everyone
by Robin Kegler More than one person wants to pass out papers, take the message to the office, etc. How do you select students to assist you in the classroom that's fair to everyone? Here's a technique I created and first used when I substituted as a resource teacher. This technique can be used throughout the day, keep learning flowing and limit "hard feelings" for those who were not initially selected. |