This case study occurs in a small elementary classroom in the Northeast United States. The teacher being observed is named Linda Walker. Linda is a new teacher and the focus of the observation takes place during her reading lesson. Beginning the Lesson Miss Walker begins the day by taking attendance and lunch count. I thought ...
If you’re a beginning first-year art teacher, or maybe a veteran looking to update your classroom management, you may be compiling a list of class rules. However, there are many factors for the teacher to consider. Classroom discipline is very unique to an elementary art room, with distinct challenges that only art teachers face. Issues ...
New teachers find classroom management to be a concern when entering their first classroom. Some basic guidelines will help to achieve a well-manage classroom where students find the environment safe and conducive to learning. First and foremost, a new teacher needs to establish the rules that will be in-place within the classroom. It is important ...
I found Educating Esme to be refreshing, honest, intelligent, quick witted, smart and logical. As I was reading the book there were times when my jaw literally dropped and I laughed out loud. Esme is the type of teacher who has so much back bone it might not be good for her; even though she ...