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Dealing With Angry Parents Dealing With Angry Parents - by Nancy Jang
Have you ever had to deal with an angry parent? They are yelling, screaming, steaming, verbally attacking you, and you freeze, with a blank look on your face. Is this really happening to me? WHY?? Your instincts might tell you to defend yourself by yelling back, or you might be the one to break down and cry, or even flee the scene.Have you ever had to deal with an angry parent? They are yelling, screaming, steaming, verbally attacking you, and you freeze, with a blank look on your face. Is this really happening to me? WHY?? Your instincts might tell you to defend yourself by yelling back, or you might be the one to break down and cry, or even flee the scene. Here are some DOs and DON'Ts to help you handle the situation with grace and dignity. pop (Views So Far 807 )

10 Tips to Deal with Difficult Parents Effectively - Teachers.Net Gazette - by Barbara and Sue Gruber
You probably never imagined contending with difficult parents when you dreamed of becoming a teacher. Unfortunately, almost every teacher is faced with an irate parent at some time. Not only is dealing with an angry or unreasonable parent upsetting, it's time consuming. It's only natural for parents to want the best for their child. Every now and then there are parents who refuse to accept that their child struggles in school. It can be easy for them to make excuses and blame others for their child's troubles. Before you know it, you have a huge problem on your hands. Here are some tried and true tips to help you resolve difficult situations with parents. pop (Views So Far 1028 )

Homework - Abolish Or Reduce Or Keep 5 Reasons Kids Need Homework and 5 Reasons They Don't - by na
Brief article on the pro's and con's of homework for students. Note that these are opinions, and not necessarily reflected in the research. pop (Views So Far 815 )

Inspirational Stories For Teachers The Gift - A Teacher's Special Moment - by Yvette Rivera
A moving story from teacher Yvette Rivera: Excerpt: On the final trip to my room, John hugged me a long time and said, "Thank you Ms. Rivera. I love you." Those words have changed my life forever. Those were words I know that child had not said in a very long time, but he felt that he could tell me. As I waved goodbye and assured him that I loved him too, I knew that I would never forget John. How can you forget the student that illustrates to you that teaching is more than just grades and books? Teaching is about those life altering moments you never expect. Teaching is about touching a student's life and having a student touch yours. pop (Views So Far 1427 )

What’s the Most Important Lesson You Learned from a Teacher? | NeuroTribes - by Steve Silberman
A collection of stories from people in science and the media about how their lives have been influences by that one special teacher. A great pick-me up. pop (Views So Far 1297 )

Teachers' stories need to be heard - by Steve Zemelman
A teacher in Chicago speak out on the importance of getting more POSITIVE stories about what teachers do and what they accomplish, since the media often focuses on the bad news. pop (Views So Far 859 )

The Teacher Who Made A Difference: A Hearing Impaired Student's Story - by Stephen J. Hopson
It's so easy to forget that something that seems so small can have a huge impact on a particular student. In this story, former student, and hearing impaired person shares the three impossibly "small" three word phrase that changes his thinking as a child. pop (Views So Far 1151 )

Good teachers make a huge difference-Journalist Shares His Magical Teachers - by David Gray
David Gray, host of CBC Radio's The Homestretch, says it takes just a few good teachers to turn on a child's imagination. Gray, a journalist with two decades of experience covering stories in Canada and around the world, has three favourite teachers. He has great memories of his junior high school French teacher, Mrs. Chris Knebel, who taught at Senator Patrick Burns Junior High School, in Calgary. "She made a classroom more than a place you went for class--it was okay to hang around," says Gray, citing a time when his best friend lost his father and Knebel instinctively knew "that we needed a place to hang out." pop (Views So Far 1154 )

Students Who Argue With Teachers - Dealing With Arguing in Class - How Teachers Can Avoid Getting Caught - by Ken Shore
Five good overview ideas on how teachers can deal with argumentative students in class. Simple, but effective. pop (Views So Far 1177 )

For Teachers: Why You Should Never Argue With Students; And How To Avoid It - by Michael Linsin
When students try to bait teachers into arguments in class, it's important that teachers not get caught up in trying to win the argument. Here are a number of things teachers should avoid in these situations. pop (Views So Far 745 )

Teacher Evaluations : Self-Evaluation : Forms Checklist: Teacher Self-Evaluation Handbook - by Seventh Day Adventist School System
Extensive and detailed form/checklist for teachers to use to self-assess on classroom management, teacher techniques, relationships with peers, and a lot more. Lots of items. pop (Views So Far 725 )

Form: Teacher Self Assessment Instrument - by Saugus Public Schools
Multi item form you can use to assess your own teaching skills and success, across eight categories from lesson planning through to evaluation. pop (Views So Far 689 )

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