by Jordan Catapano | Mar 5, 2020 | Effective Strategies
“Everyone smiles in the same language.” -George Carlin An old adage that circulates around teaching departments tells us “Don’t smile until Christmas.” This implies teachers should begin their year as strict, uninviting individuals who maintain tight...
by Jordan Catapano | Feb 27, 2020 | Effective Strategies
“If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” -J.K. Rowling As soon as someone is told to do something, it stops being fun and starts being work. No matter what it is or how enjoyable it can be for a person, as soon as they are forced to do it, it...
by Jordan Catapano | Jan 30, 2020 | Effective Strategies
”When I read, I take notes and underline things. So reading is a vigorous process for me. But I read in bed. My poor husband is trying to go to sleep and I’m reaching over him for the Post-It’s. -Sally Mann, photographer-Sally Mann, photographer...
by Jordan Catapano | Jan 27, 2020 | Effective Strategies
“Five guys on the court working together can achieve more than five talented individuals who come and go working as individuals.” -Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Various initiatives come and go, depending on the needs of the school. We have recently been focusing on, amongst...
by Jordan Catapano | Jan 1, 2020 | Effective Strategies
An easy, effective strategy One simple change to your instruction you can make right now is to improve the way you use Wait Time. Wait time is simply defined as the amount of time you as a teacher allow between the asking and answering of a question. Very often, after...
