I am a retired educator. I will be honest. There were two times in my career that I came to school very ill because I could not get a classroom substitute. I did not want the stress of students being put in colleague’s classroom and the parent backlash I would receive. I decided to “soldier […] More
Virtual learning has seen a massive increase since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people may not have considered virtual learning an option prior to 2020, as it was not on everyone’s radar. Today, nearly all students are aware of virtual learning, and most of them have partaken in some form of virtual learning by now. However, […] More
Selecting a career can be a daunting challenge, and it’s likely that when you were making this decision, you had helpful guidance from parents and teachers. High school teachers especially serve as role models and mentors in important times of transition for students. Many kind, patient souls yearn for this purposeful, meaningful work. But before […] More
Requirements vary by state, but most schools are in session for 180 days a year. Teachers are generally scheduled a few additional days than students to do professional development and trainings. So, what is happening all the other days of the year? Summer, Winter Break, Spring Break, and Government Holidays give students and teachers some […] More
A Teacher-Centered Approach is a traditional teaching style where the focus of learning is dependent on the knowledge and information a teacher can provide to others. This can be done in a classroom setting or in a workspace. However, in recent years schools and teaching environments have begun to shift away from the teacher-centered approach […] More
There are as many different teaching styles as there are teachers, but whether you are a teacher looking to add some new activities to your routine or just evaluating different approaches, learning comes in many shapes and sizes. Humans learn mainly through their senses, and because of this, several different methods have been developed, each […] More
It is important to consider an entire benefit package when evaluating total income. So although it seems to be a commonly-known fact that teacher compensation is less than that of other professions, when weighing in teacher benefits, the big picture may not be as bleak. Still, an important question to ask when considering teaching as […] More
With beautiful beaches, landscapes, and tight-knit communities, Hawaii is known for being a place where your dreams of living a beautiful island life can come true . Do you live in Hawaii and are thinking about becoming a teacher? Or are you looking for a change in scenery from the states of the mainland? Here […] More
You think you want to be a teacher but you’ve got some ink. But, you wonder, “can teachers have tattoos?” The answer is of course! Go right ahead! But also, maybe not so fast. The ability to have a visible tattoo proudly displayed for students and parents to see depends on the district and […] More
The work of an elementary school teacher is an important one, although surrounded by misconceptions. As with any career it has highs and lows, but what are some of the pros and cons of being an elementary school teacher? If you are considering becoming an elementary school teacher, be prepared to examine your values. The […] More
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
“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