I asked the gals behind Well Planned Gal to share their experience with their favorite teacher. Here's what they had to say....
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Many of today’s educational philosophies morphed from taking existing views and putting them together to form a new ideology. However, this was often done by educators who took the time to study and recognize the comprehensive needs of students in their era; they didn’t simply choose the fun and easy...
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There are qualities that great teachers have that help them make a difference in the life of their students. And while some teaching ability may be innate, many of these qualities can be cultivated....
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Certainly, God can help anyone overcome the challenge of a parent who set a poor example, but do we honestly want our example to be a challenge that our kids have to overcome? Wouldn’t we rather be a good example for them?...
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I have been sorely tempted to dismiss the entire kerfuffle about Common Core Standards as a fad (or perhaps several fads). But there is a problem here and a dangerous movement underway in American education. Let me explain....
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The objection is often raised: “You cannot teach what you don’t know.” This is true, but there is a companion truth which is equally important: “You CAN teach anything that you are willing to learn along with your child.” You will never know the subjects that you are unwilling to invest...
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