Spread the loveHigh school teachers have specialized training for one, two, or a couple of subjects. They teach high school students from grades 9 to 12, who are typically aged 13 to 18 years. Their work is even far more specialized than the teachers in middle school. For instance, a high school biology teacher may have to teach different grades and different parts of a subject as it pertains to that grade. Usually, the subjects taught by high school teachers could be language, science, mathematics, art, history, English, music, or drama. A typical high school with rotations of five to […]

Spread the loveBehavioral interventions are tough to stage and stage successfully regardless of a student’s cognitive abilities and achievement status, but they can be especially rough when it comes to gifted students. Because these students are functioning in many ways on different levels than the majority of their peers, regular methodologies for behavioral interventions usually fall flat because they aren’t adaptive to the particular needs and challenges of gifted students. The first thing that needs be done is to differentiate gifted learners from those who are high-achievers. According to noted behavioral researcher and theorist, Dr. Bertie Kingore, high-achieving learners “absorb” […]

Spread the loveAs children begin their education journey, there is often a strong emphasis on academic skills such as reading, writing, and math. However, many kindergarten teachers believe that focusing solely on academic skills may not be the best approach for young learners. Instead, they advocate for a greater focus on life skills that can benefit children both inside and outside the classroom. Life skills encompass a wide range of abilities that are essential for success, including social-emotional skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and self-regulation. These skills play a vital role in helping children navigate the complexities of everyday life, […]