Recent Education Blog | Behavior & Education PostsResponsibilityby K_REY_C27 Oct 2009 09:04 PMIt is now half-way through the semester where I teach. The students have all taken their midterm exams. They have been issued midterm grades. Some of them are doing well... and some of them are doing poorly. Excuses, Excuses, Excuses #1: Busy Workby K_REY_C15 Oct 2009 08:34 AMWhy is it that students don't do their homework? What motivates the decision for a student to ignore a task that has been set before them to complete? Learning about Educationby K_REY_C13 Oct 2009 05:32 PMThere is no doubt about it: Education has changed. I'm currently in my 20th year of schooling and the differences between a Ph.D. program and kindergarten are astonishing. Long gone are the days of tactile exploration with toys and lessons about being kind. Driver's Education-Who Was Your Teacher?by Michele Cheplic18 Jun 2009 01:19 PMI'll never forget my driver's ed teacher. My grandma had the patience of a saint. Seriously. My then 72-year-old grandmother is the person I credit with teaching me how to drive a car. Well, her and Mr. Malingus, my high school driver's ed teacher. Schools Taking a Bite Out of Lunchtimeby Michele Cheplic02 Mar 2009 09:41 PMAsk kids what their favorite part of the school day is and I'll bet anything that the majority will answer: "LUNCH!" Unfortunately for those students, bad news may be on the horizon. Are We Apathetic About Student Ethics?by Mary Ann Romans30 Nov 2008 06:11 PMA lot of our focus on ethics in education has to do with the environment for our students, what they are being taught, how they are being taught and who is teaching it to them. Does "Bully Education" Really Work?by Mary Ann Romans14 Oct 2008 10:29 AMSchools all across the country are making concerted efforts to deal with the very real issue of bulling. Quick Tips to Have a Smooth Back to School Transitionby Nicole Humphrey20 Aug 2008 12:02 PMIt's that time of year again, and in most parts of the world, school is looming before us. It is time for sharpened pencils, creaky textbooks and the smell of the cafeteria. The transition time between summer and back to school is extremely difficult for both children and adults. More Questions to Help Relate to Your Childby Lyn Newton30 Jul 2008 07:23 PMOne of my previous articles began discussing how many parents become frustrated with their children and how their children respond to school and teachers. Many parents comment on how they cannot understand their children and their actions. How to Relate to Your Child about School Issuesby Lyn Newton30 Jul 2008 05:22 PMI have seen many parents frustrated about their child's performance and attitude toward school. Many parents come to teachers, principals, and counselors and questions how to encourage or relate to their child about school issues. Recent Blog Comments K_REY_C says... "Yes, trust is a very important component of all of this." |
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