How teachers can prepare to teach a new subject - Kappan Online
Columnist Starr Sackstein advises a teacher on how to prepare to teach a new subject with no experience in the subject.| Kappan Online
Q: I love being in the classroom with my students, and I’ve been encouraged by my principal to consider a pathway into educational leadership. I don’t know where to start! What things should I be considering for a leadership pathway? How do I select an institution for a degree? Which degree should I get? How […] The post Educator wonders when and how to begin a leadership journey appeared first on Kappan Online.| Kappan Online
Columnist Starr Sackstein advises a teacher on how to prepare to teach a new subject with no experience in the subject.| Kappan Online
Q: “I’m currently working as a mentor with an untenured teacher and I’m struggling to help them hear my suggestions. They insist they are taking my advice, even though I haven’t seen it. How can I help if they aren’t listening to me?” -Signed, Feeling helpless mentor A: It’s fantastic that you’re taking the mentor […] The post Mentor is frustrated that mentee isn’t following their advice appeared first on Kappan Online.| Kappan Online
Q: “I am always eager to get started and build relationships with my students, but I sometimes struggle to learn their names quickly. How can I quickly and effectively learn all my students’ names at the beginning of the school year to build stronger connections from day one?” Signed, Forgetful teacher A: We have all […] The post Practical strategies for learning students’ names appeared first on Kappan Online.| Kappan Online
When we invest in our new educators, we’re investing in our students, our school culture, and the future of our profession.| Kappan Online
Career Confidential columnist Starr Sackstein advises a superintendent who wants to help his administrative team align.| Kappan Online
