Being a teacher is a fulfilling and rewarding profession. One thing I learned from my time in the classroom is that you can never plan too much as a teacher. Setting realistic goals for yourself and your students is the best way to get everyone on the same page and have a basis to measure … Read more
As a teacher it’s important to have clear goals in mind that will help you achieve success in the classroom and positively impact your students. From improving student achievement, to fostering a growth mindset, the 23 goals listed below will serve as a comprehensive guide for teaching professionals looking to excel in their careers. Whether … Read more
Perhaps you’re wondering if Coursera is the right learning platform for you. In the last few years, online learning platforms and massive open online courses have grown in popularity. The demand for distance learning has prompted universities and colleges from around the world to partner with learning platforms to offer their courses, trainings, and degrees … Read more
Any parent, teacher, counselor, educator, or school aid that deals with special needs children on a regular basis knows what the IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is and the impact it has on children with learning and developmental delays and disabilities. But what goes into the process of developing a tailored IEP for each individual student? … Read more
Tech companies worldwide report that they no longer require their employees to have a college degree to maintain a job. This is part of a much larger systemic shift, as top universities are struggling to get their students prepared to enter a competitive job market, admitting that real-world experience is as critical as what is … Read more
Goal setting is an ongoing and adaptive process. Educators should try to recognize emerging patterns and use this new or revised information to refine their current goals. Summer, for educators, is often a useful time to reflect on outcomes from the previous school year. For me, it is the time of the academic cycle when I get to … Read more
As a student, the best way to ensure a successful 2024 is to define and set your educational goals… but knowing how to set goals is just a part of it. First, it’s crucial to understand why goal setting is essential. Next, you’ll need to decide the types of goals you should establish to realize … Read more
In our free country, where we pride ourselves on being able to make our own choices, why is it required by law that children attend school between the ages of six and 16? There are a few arguments out there as to why receiving an education shouldn’t be mandated by law: Children could simply be taught their family’s trade … Read more