Being an educator, regardless of the length of experience in the service, entails that you’ll most likely come across students of different behaviors. While there may be kids who are so shy to participate in group discussions, others can’t sit still. The latter is because they want to either answer your questions or run around …
Top Extracurricular Activities For Children With Special Needs As a parent, it might be difficult for you to imagine your child with special needs take part in extracurricular activities in school. However, these after-school programs are excellent opportunities for kids to discover their interests, make new friends, and build their confidence. Read on to learn …
Teachers need to be aware of their students’ unique needs, especially if they engage with students who experience mental health problems. Bipolar disorder is one kind of mental health illness wherein teachers need to make necessary adjustments with their teaching methods. Bipolar disorder is a mental condition which is characterized by recurring episodes of mania …
Each student is different. As a teacher, you will encounter all sorts of fruits in the basket—the energetic one, the smarty-pants, and the closed-off one. You will never run out of personality types. However, more often than not, the challenge is to deal with the deafening silence when no one is participating in classroom discussions. …
Students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are a bit challenging to handle than other students. The reason for this is that hyperactivity, attention problems, and impulse control characterize their condition. If you are a teacher of children with this disorder, these tips can help you establish a structured classroom learning dedicated to instilling discipline …
Being a pre-school teacher is a challenging profession, especially if you are still new to it. No matter how great you are when it comes to the academe, you will always find it hard to deal with the different behaviors of your students. There are days when you wish you were a therapist so that …
Being a teacher or professor can be one of the best things that can happen in your life. It feels great to get an opportunity to teach your students and even change the course of their lives. Unfortunately, there are some challenges that you have to face the moment you enter this kind of profession. …
It’s true when they say schools serve as a second home and teachers are second parents. Because of this, we educators should show great compassion and care towards our students. This concern means keeping an eye on their well-being, including their mental health.
But it isn’t always easy getting kids and teens to open up. So how can we check on our kids and get them the help they need? Here are some creative ways.
Journaling
Teaching is a noble job. A teacher must be patient enough with their students, especially those with behavioral and mental health issues. Instead of labeling people with mental illness, there are other means on how to deal with these students and help them out with their struggles.
Homeschooling is a progressive movement in which the parents choose to educate their children at home instead of sending them to a traditional classroom. It is another type of education that is available for children who wish to learn without the need to go away from their family. Most of the time, children with special …