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Phyllis Ferguson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Phyllis Ferguson implements a research based, early literacy classroom daily; creating a language rich environment in which children become successful life long readers and writers. Passionately and with authority, Phyllis consults, teaches K-2, directs a small school and shares her wealth of knowledge through her website and podcasts.
She is well know on the West cost as the "Teacher's Teacher". In this capacity she presents demonstration and coaching lessons in real classrooms with ... [More]
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- Roles in the Classroom - United We Stand
[Reference-and-Education] In education we need to identify our common goal-Learning. I am convinced that we must sift all pendulum swings with strands that can give us purpose and focus. For this reason I have identified two roles and goals in the process of learning.
- The Super Teacher Dozen Don'ts
[Reference-and-Education] An effective educator makes teaching and learning a joy. The Super Teacher Dozen Don'ts is a reminder for every teacher of the 12 things you should never do in the classroom. Some include; don't yell across the room, hold grudes, and never forget you were once a child too.
- A Climate of Fear in the Classroom
[Reference-and-Education] Over the last six years I have seen my worst fears of the potential effects of the trade tower bombings become reality in schools and communities. The pervasive culture of fear that is spreading through our nation and into our schools is having a deleterious effect. Fear has become a part of our student's lives for several reasons:
- Top Ten Indicators of Fear in Schools
[Reference-and-Education] People often look at me with much distrust, like I am selling snake oil when I start talking about fear affecting them or their students following 9/11. Here is a list of ways I see fear invading our classrooms. Do you recognize any of these symptoms? They are rampant in our nation's schools.
- Teach To Abundance -- A Simple Change In Thinking Will Change Your Classroom
[Reference-and-Education] Effective teachers bring the mentality of abundance to their classrooms and into their staffs. What mindset do you have?
- Are You A Hero Teacher?
[Reference-and-Education] As a kid growing up in public schools, I was not aware of the pendulums teachers and schools were forced to ride as innovations came and left and as curriculums were adopted and lost influence. I was, however, keenly aware of teachers and their influence on me as a teacher. Teachers that made a positive difference. Teachers that were "Hero Teachers". Are you that teacher?
- Save the Teacher!
[Reference-and-Education] Our nation is at risk of having shortage of teachers and many of those staying in teaching are endangered physically and emotionally. In researching endangered species, I found that the three major causes: environmental changes, pollution and overkill, are applicable to teachers. This article will discuss these and how to SAVE THE TEACHER from extinction.
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