Classroom Strategies: Healthy vs. Unhealthy Competition in the Classroom Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico The perceptions we possess about ourselves, others, and life are formed from teachings we have received since day one. Our perspectives...
Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico Importance of a Teacher Team In any team sport, the success or failure of the team cannot be pinned on any one player but on how the team works together as a whole. Unity on the soccer field or on the basketball...
CELEBRATING NATIONAL LUTHERAN SCHOOLS WEEK As National Lutheran Schools Week approaches, we’ve compiled a short list of things your school can do to engage your community. 1. Use social media: Share information about Lutheran Schools Week on your school’s...
CLASSROOM STRATEGIES: ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELL) Guest Blogger | Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico By the time we step into the classroom as teachers, we are aware that each person has different capabilities and reveal the areas in which...
CLASSROOM STRATEGIES: CRITICAL THINKING Guest Blogger | Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico Have you ever noticed, as a teacher, how much power you have over student responses? Students often try to look to me to reveal solutions. They tilt their...
KEY STRATEGIES: DEEPER LEARNING IN EDUCATION Guest Blogger | Jessica Allen, Teacher of Mathematics in Puebla, Mexico My optimism says that in 40 years my students will thank me. I long to transport to this future to confirm whether the work I do now will make a...
