A survey conducted by the nonprofit research organization NORC at the University of Chicago , found that fewer than 1 in 5 Americans would encourage a young person to become a K-12 teacher. “B” is for Burnout. If you say this as a teacher, it’s almost as bad as saying the “D” word during a marriage… almost taboo to say, not to mention putting a negative outlook on the job one is trying to do as an educator. Unfortunately, I have said it myself, and it is a word being turned into a reason why many don’t want to return to the classroom. Have you ever taught a post-pandemic classroom of unhinged five-year-olds that have had no social experience because preschools were closed during their toddlerhood? Elementary teachers are stressed to the brim, running around like mad chickens due to a lack of support staff and aides. The education sector has been unsteady the past few years, with principals scrambling to assign emergency licenses to educators outside of their subject area, or to th...
Keep an organized learning space with all materials needed. It is important to create an area where your student is able to concentrate and focus on their work. Try to keep outside noises to a minimum, and limit distractions. Make sure to stay on schedule. Children enjoy routine, and keeping a plan helps them work on prioritizing goals and responsibilities. Try to maintain lessons at the same time each day, with ample breaktime in between. Try combining digital with traditional learning methods. Students get enough screen time as it is; adding worksheets and other physical materials such as textbooks can keep the balance. Allow children to communicate within their cohort. Social interaction is an important part of the learning experience, and could arguably be just as important as academics. Utilize video chat resources such as Zoom and Google Hangouts to interact with friends. Respect the value in learning. Each learner is different. We must cultivate a growth-mindset and ...
According to a recent article from CeoWorld, there are a few factors contributing to the demise of the education sector currently. Remote learning and digital classes have come into play quickly, and many teachers and students do not possess the skills necessary to navigate this platform. The stress and change has caused many teachers to quit, and students are dropping out of public school, turning to homeschool or online learning academies. A good chunk of our public students have already "dropped out" of school. I know parents that have relished in the fact that they get to homeschool their girls. They get to travel all over the country while successfully checking in for classes online. Everybody is happy, they get to enjoy family time, and the kids get to experience the real-world. It's like field trips, but all of the time. "Not all classrooms have four walls." Remote learning and digital classes, while convenient for adults, are not so convenient for ch...
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