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  • What Is the Importance of Educational Psychology?
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    What Is the Importance of Educational Psychology?

    Educational psychology deals with how people learn. However, it’s not limited to only education. It can address emotional, social, and cognitive learning; whether it’s a child, teen, or adult. That said, what is the importance of educational psychology?  In a world full of accessible information, learning has become a critical and necessary skill in order […] More

  • What Is the Importance of Teaching Methods?
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    What Is the Importance of Teaching Methods?

    In one of my favorite films ever, Auntie Mame, the title character’s nephew, Patrick, has fallen under Auntie Mame’s care upon the untimely death of his father. In one explosive scene, Patrick’s straightlaced “trustee” and educational overseer bursts into Auntie Mame’s home, outraged, and explains that he has pulled Patrick out of school because when […] More

  • How Do Teacher Salary Steps/Lanes Work?
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    How Do Teacher Salary Steps/Lanes Work?

    Teaching is one of the most important jobs in the world. A teacher often goes above and beyond for their students to make sure they are getting the very best education that they can provide.  However, if you are making a move into the education field, you might be wondering, “How do the teacher salary […] More

  • What Skills Are Needed to Be a Good Teacher?
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    What Skills Are Needed to Be a Good Teacher?

    Making the distinction between simply being a teacher and becoming a good teacher is critical to success. Successful teachers exert significant influence over pupils and urge them to continue their education throughout their life. A positive influence on the life of a child of any age may be made by a skilled teacher. Taking a […] More

  • What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Student-Centered Learning?
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    What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Student-Centered Learning?

    In schools, students are taught that knowledge is power. Typically, from morning until afternoon, five days a week, students attend classes that they aren’t engaged in. They complete assignments that they don’t understand and therefore don’t benefit from. That being said, what are the advantages and disadvantages of student-centered learning? There are many advantages and […] More

  • What is the Teacher-Centered Approach?
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    What is the Teacher-Centered Approach?

    When teachers enter the learning space they have to consider the ways they may teach those looking to gain information from them. The most traditional approach to teaching has been the teacher-centered approach. Now, what is the teacher-centered approach? The teacher-centered approach is a teaching method where the teacher is the main source for providing […] More

  • What are the Different Types of Teaching Jobs?
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    8 Different Types of Teaching Jobs

    “I want to become a teacher!”, is an incredible aspiration and also quite an extremely vague statement. The teaching profession allows the educator a wide-range of job opportunities. What are the different types of teaching jobs? There are many. This article will give a basic description of each. Although every teacher has similar roles and […] More

  • The Real Cost of Higher Education for Teachers
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    The Real Cost of Higher Education for Teachers

    According to the No Child Left Behind act and Common Core, public school teachers in grades pre-k through twelfth must have a teaching certification—typically the result of an undergrad teaching degree—and must partake in continuing education, earning a set amount of credits or hours per licensing timeframe. Continuing education can take a variety of forms, […] More

  • 6 Top Continuing Education Scholarships for Teachers
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    6 Top Continuing Education Scholarships for Teachers

    Often dubbed a labor of love, there are many challenges associated with the teaching profession. Chief among these challenges is the cost teachers face when continuing their studies or pursuing career development opportunities. This list of six top continuing education scholarships for teachers is most useful for those who are committed to making a lifelong […] More