Posted by graysen in Educators, Professional DevelopmentFeb 27th, 2009 | 4 Comments
This is a great article by a friend of mine, Billy Simms. He has a background in dealing with student bullying. As many of you know this has become a significant issue in many of our schools. In this article Billy defines bullying in detail to help us all recognize its various forms. Hope you like it. Give Billy a shout out at his website, he will appreciate it.
What Is Bullying?
There are many definitions of bullying. Bullying at school occurs when a student or group of students verbally, physically, or emotionally harass another student or group of students. Most experts agree...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Professional DevelopmentFeb 27th, 2009 | 4 Comments
Why Delegation is Essential for Professional Educators
As a teacher, have you ever thought, “I wish I had someone to delegate to, but I’m a teacher and I don’t have anyone.” In this article, teachers are challenged to recognize that in order to do what only they can do, delegation is a must - and is a gift they give themselves. Ultimately, many others benefit when teachers delegate, too. Read carefully and send this to
others you know, too…
“I wish I had someone to delegate to, but I’m a teacher and I don’t have
anyone.”
“Au...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Professional Development, UncategorizedFeb 18th, 2009 | No Comments
Running Effective Teacher Meetings
Have you ever wondered why people meet, then plan to meet again, and then again, when absolutely nothing seems to get done? Meetings are supposed to be productive and results oriented, and attendees should be held accountable in advancing toward those ends—but that doesn’t seem to happen in many meetings.
Meetings should have a real, stated purpose—after all, they cost organizations revenue. If you are meeting, chances are you are not being as productive as you might be if the time was spent focusing on the right issues.
Helpful meeting tips
Prepare...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Life Improvement, Professional DevelopmentFeb 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments
Are the teachers you work with positive and full of life? Or are they a pack of complaining, negative, frustrated people who no longer feel the passion of changing young lives?
Even the most positive teacher can have difficulty staying upbeat when they find themselves in the middle of teachers who no longer see the critical work they do.
The last thing you need is people around you who encourage you to live in a negative way. Instead, look for ways to be positive. Here are twenty tips to get you moving into a brighter future.
1. Write down your vision. Where do you want...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Life Improvement, Professional Development, UncategorizedFeb 18th, 2009 | No Comments
With teaching, the job never stops. However, you will come to a screeching halt if you burn yourself out. In this article, let’s consider the difference between working with passion and working until you are fried.
The term ‘workaholic’ is tossed around quite a bit - and some people wear it like a badge of honor, others use it as a derogatory comment, others try to hire people who are self-described by the term, and others have full coaching and consulting practices built around the concept. Since I’m a person who happens to love work (and always have) and find that work...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Life Improvement, Professional DevelopmentFeb 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment
So You Want To Be A School Administrator
There comes a time in a classroom teachers career, when the idea of school administration may become stronger than a passing thought. The idea of moving into another area of responsibility is aluring and may be the best fit for some, as it will provide new opportunities and challenges.
This article is for the classroom teacher who is seriously contemplating school administration. Follow these few tips and you will have the needed foundation to move forward successfully.
Unlike many administrative positions such as coordinators, instructional...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Professional DevelopmentFeb 14th, 2009 | No Comments
Have you ever considered the fact that every nation must have a competent teaching work force? The nations who fail to produce effective systems to recruit, train, and mobilize qualified teachers into their public school systems eventually suffer from that failure. Good teachers are a treasure for any education system in any country; great teachers are an absolute treasure and a necessary component in a nation’s success.
Here are five reasons why teachers, therefore, need to move toward developing a global network of active participants:
1. Cohesion. In most cases,...
Posted by graysen in Educators, UncategorizedFeb 13th, 2009 | 6 Comments
Let’s face it folks, many times teachers get a bad rap. However, if you are an educator you know the real deal. Typically it is always that one bad teacher(s) in our profession that make us all look bad—every profession has this problem. The good news is that most educators are sharp, professional and sometimes very hip. Kids enjoy us, and many parents support our efforts—it’s always the minority that make our jobs tougher.
At the end of the day, most teachers realize that teaching has some great benefits, but mostly we don’t come into this profession for the tangible...
Posted by graysen in Educators, Professional Development, UncategorizedFeb 12th, 2009 | No Comments
Kioni coaches two NYC school teachers on how to conquer the first day of school with “known trouble makers” and how to stay positive when principals aren’t knocking down your door with full time job offers.
Get your Teacher Motivation Booster Kit here!
The First Day of Hell?
Dear Kioni,
I am a sixth grade teacher from Brooklyn, NY. This year will be my 3rd year in the classroom and although I like teaching, I am not looking forward to the first day of school. The last couple of “first days of school” I had were more like the “first day of hell!” For some reason I keep getting...
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Share These 10 Success C-Crets With Students
Teachers work hard to model success and the traits that make for successful adults. Some of the words that you and your students may find as you consider the various ’secrets’ to success are included in this article. Success really isn’t a secret, but your students might pay attention even more if you share these ideas as if it’s a ’scoop.’
Concentration: Along with self-discipline and commitment comes concentration. Successful people are able to concentrate on important tasks at hand. You are not born with the...
