Teaching Tips

Handling classroom conflicts is a part of most teachers’ lives. Even seemingly small disputes can negatively impact the classroom environment and interfere with long-term relationships. This is why managing student conflict peaceably is such an important part of our work as educators.

I made a good number of blunders my first year teaching that still make me cringe. I learned though. And it's fair to say, when it comes to managing a classroom, most of what we learn as new teachers is trial by fire. It's also smart to heed the advice of those who have walked and stumbled before you. If you are struggling with discipline, here are five tips that you can start using right away:

Remember when you were a child and kindergarten was a time to play and learn to tie your shoes? Well, times have changed. How can we make learning fun again? Use ten techniques to help you engage students in the classroom.

The question of what makes a great teacher has been around for a long time. It’s an enquiry that poses many problems because there’s simply no set recipe for success, and different approaches work for different professionals and students.

Top 10 Tips Teachers Should Try

Activities that get students out of their chairs and moving in the room can help them engage with course content, even in high school.

If you want to know how to reach, engage, and best teach your students, ask them. Here are example questions and tips on how to ask them.