I have been teaching at just about all grade levels for over two decades. It one of the most difficult, yet rewarding things in life. In this section of TeacherJet I try to share things that I wish I knew before I got into the classroom. My thoughts will help you through all stages of your career. I often review these before the beginning of every school year. Now you can too.

Lesson Planning

• A Few Tips for Creating Efficient Lesson Plans
• How To Make Your Classroom A Place Kids Want To Come To
• Ways to Know If Your Lesson Plans Are Effective
• What Major Factors Do You Need To Consider Before You Even Start Planning A Lesson?
• What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

Student Teaching Tips

• 5 Must Do Things For New Teachers
• Five Of Teaching's Best Kept Secrets
• Strategies For Working With Constant Classroom Talkers
• Ten Critical Tips For Student Teachers
• Ten Steps to Becoming a Teacher
  
  

Educational Jargon

• The State of Religious Education
• What is Direct Instruction?
• What is Inclusion?
• What is Multicultural Education?
• What is No Child Left Behind?
• Who Are At-risk Students? How Do We Help Them?

For Parents

• How Parents Can Work With Teachers
• How to Help Your Child When They Are Having Problems at School
• How To Make Homework More Fun For Your Child
• The Back to School Survival Guide for Parents
• Volunteering to Help Your Child's Teacher
• What To Do If Your Child is Getting Bullied at School