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Effective homework
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It's not easy to make your students actually do the homework. I believe that effective homework should be:
a) short
b) relevant
c) engaging
d) fun
And I have some simple homework ideas your students will enjoy!
7 Free Online Courses in April
This March was a really draining month, so the courses I've found focus on what I, and a lot of the people I know, need most: mental help. We're facing a humanitarian crisis, and all of us, especially those educators who work with kids and teens might need all the help possible. So here are some short courses that might actually help you - and your students.
Breathe In, Breathe Out: 5 Breathing Activities for Teachers and Students
As you know, I’m a fan of mindfulness, but I know some of the exercises take time. That’s why I thought about various breathing activities – they’re short, easy to implement in a daily schedule (or in a classroom), and they really work!
Let's Talk About Lesson Goals
We all know how important lesson goals are, but can we talk about them with our students? And if yes - how can we do it, if we usually run out of time anyway and one more lesson stage seems just too much?
7 Free Online Courses in February
It's February, which means I've browsed the net to find some courses that would be useful, interesting, sensible and free - and I want to share with you seven courses that caught my attention. Maybe they will inspire you to learn something new?
7 Free Online Courses in January
I don't really believe in the whole New Year New Me attitude, but let's be honest - it's easier to motivate oneself into doing something in January rather than in April. That's why I did my best to find some proper teacher-targeted CPD online courses - they are free, online and really helpful!
The benefit of the doubt
Imagine your student approaches you and says I don’t have my homework, I’m sorry, but I forgot it at home – what do you do? Do you shake your head in disbelief? And what would happen if you gave your student the benefit of the doubt and simply chose to believe them?
Teacher, dare to lead! (book review)
may be mid-November, but if you're looking for a great Christmas present for a fellow teacher, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brené Brown could be a great idea. And since it's mid-November you can even read it first! Would it be useful? Read my review and find out!
7 Free Online Courses in November
November is probably the best month for self-development. If you need some inspirations, I found 7 free online courses that will definitely help you enjoy those CPD sessions.
Autumn Storytelling
October means long evenings, rainy days, upcoming Halloween... and all that means storytelling!
If you want to implement creative storytelling in your lessons, listen to my ideas!