The Power of Questions

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers. ~Voltaire THE INTRO: We believe the questions individuals ask have tremendous power, and when teachers or students start asking questions, we really take note! Questions help us frame puzzling thoughts. Well-framed, thoughtful questions demonstrate our attentiveness to the subject at hand. Questions help us…

Top 10 Tips to Create a Classroom Community

10.  Inviting Environment:  Make your learning space inviting.  Use music. Grow plants. Alter lighting. Collect props. Display personal pictures of yourself and your students. 9.  Gifts without Strings:  Extend courtesies and privileges that are not contingent upon academic outcomes or social behaviors (Belvel, 2010). 8.  Student Work:  Display it! What you put on your walls…