About Secondary EducationGet the latest headlines from the About.com Secondary Education GuideSite.Top 12 Worst Things a Teacher Can Do- June 22, 2008 While many articles and books explain what a teacher should do to be effective, this list of the top twelve worst things a teacher can do shows you what you...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/234546.htm Grading with Rubrics- June 20, 2008 Rubrics are an awesome way to streamline and standardize grading practices that can be used to many things. Honestly, teaching can often be subjective as most Language Arts teachers...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/085904.htm Lectures vs. Discussions- June 18, 2008 New teachers are warned against giving lectures all the time. However, it is important to note that there is a time and a place for a good lecture. With that...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/237794.htm Teaching Kids to Write Essays- June 15, 2008 Looking for a few tips on how to teach or write essays I've got a solution. This step-by-step guide will assist you in writing an effective five paragraph...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/028157.htm Teaching the Five Themes of Geography- June 13, 2008 Do you want an interesting assignment for students to learn the five themes of geography These pages provide detailed explanations for each of the themes along with a fun,...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/158587.htm Persuasive Essay Prompts- June 11, 2008 Here you can find a plethora of persuasive essay prompts for courses throughout the curriculum including business, fine arts, math, physical education, and social studies amongst others....http://712educators.about.com/b/a/128991.htm State and National Standards- June 8, 2008 Teachers, especially new ones, often find that dealing with state and national standards can be very confusing. Most schools require lesson plans to be turned in with the state standards...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/237812.htm Gregor Mendel and Genetics- June 5, 2008 Considered the founder of modern genetics, Gregor Mendel was a monk and scientists who became famous after his death. Along with genetics, Mendel also discovered the first laws of...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/038863.htm Icebreakers- June 3, 2008 Fostering feelings of trust and acceptance is difficult, if not impossible, when students don't know each others' names. Here are a few icebreakers that you can use in your classroom...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/100017.htm Battles of the American Revolution- June 1, 2008 For all you history teachers out there, here is a great section on the American Revolution. From the Battle of Bunker Hill to Yorktown, these links provide great resources...http://712educators.about.com/b/a/076848.htm |