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 | From Beth Lewis, your Guide to Elementary Education I loved learning and teaching cursive, so it strikes an emotional chord in me to hear that this elegant handwriting skill may be going the way of the abacus. What do you think? ~Beth | |
Is Cursive an Antiquated Skill?
Many of us remember our third grade teachers patiently teaching us how to write in cursive, how to make loops and connect letters with care and precision. My third grade students consistently show up on the first day of school gushing with enthusiasm over "getting" to learn cursive in the coming school year. It was like they had been waiting to learn this mysterious grown-up skill since kindergarten! I was happy to capitalize on their excitement and interest. That's why I was sad to read about the imminent (unavoidable?) death of cursive lessons in our elementary schools. Some say it's not a 21st-century skill and valuable instructional time should not be wasted on teaching handwriting when typing is far more important today. What do you think? Would you be sad to see cursive go? Or is the only practical decision to abandon it as an antiquated skill of times past?... Read more
| Most Common Interview Questions for Teachers
Are you interviewing for a teaching job soon? If so, I highly recommend that you prepare to be asked these common interview questions before the big day. When I was interviewing for jobs, I outlined my ideal answers to these questions and practiced answering them a few times. The familiarity gave me confidence when I walked into the room for my big moment. I compiled this list based on my own experiences on both sides of the interview table. Veteran educators, did I miss any big ones?... Read more
| A Real Teacher's Opinion on Unions, Teacher Quality, Bill Gates, and More
Are you tired of hearing non-teachers chime in with their opinions on critical education issues? There's certainly an argument to be made that it takes an experienced classroom teacher to know how best to solve the mountain of challenges found in the education system today. That's why it's refreshing to read the detailed and thoughtful views of Nancy Flanagan, a 30-year classroom veteran. She addresses class size, unions, teacher quality, and whether the opinions of Bill Gates (a non-teacher) should matter, an issue that has certainly been divisive around here. Does Ms. Flanagan speak for you? Does she gain extra credence due to her experience in the classroom?... Read more
| Core Teaching Strategies
Some days, we all feel like beginning teachers. That's why these Teaching Strategies are not just for new teachers, but also veteran educators. These strategies represent the most fundamental skills that effective teachers use on a daily basis to be successful.
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