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4 Theoretical Approaches to Teaching and Behavior in the Classroom
Let’s face it – figuring out why kids do what they do in the classroom is tricky business. One minute a student is engaged and participating, the next they’re disrupting the whole class or completely checked out. Making sense of these behaviors and knowing how to respond isn’t always obvious. That’s where these four big
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Should You Be Greeting Students at the Door in Middle School?
No matter who you are or what you teach, your entering classroom procedure should include greeting your students at the door. Research has consistently shown that greeting students at the door is one of the most powerful practices a teacher can implement. A seminal study by Cook et al. (2018) demonstrated significant increases in academic
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UDL Technology Tools for the Inclusive Classroom
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) aims to create an inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students. Thankfully, technology offers a wealth of tools to help educators implement UDL principles in their classrooms. Here’s a breakdown of some powerful tech resources: For Reading and Comprehension Natural ReaderThis free web app lets
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Online Math Tools for Middle School
Getting middle schoolers excited about math can feel like pulling teeth, but digital math tools have become a game-changer for me in the classroom. Research by Johnson and Smith (2022) found that students using virtual manipulatives scored 15% higher on algebra assessments compared to traditional instruction alone. I’ve seen this firsthand – when my struggling
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
Ahhh, Wellbutrin. It’s been a trusted friend to so many who struggle with emotions and ADHD. And if your main problem is rejection sensitive dysphoria, you may be wondering if it could help you too. But is Wellbutrin actually a good treatment for rejection sensitive dysphoria? Wellbutrin (bupropion) is not typically prescribed for rejection sensitive
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How to Reduce the Effects of Sitting All Day
If you’re an office worker or someone else with a job that requires lots of sitting or driving, I’m sure you have already heard about some of the problems of prolonged sitting, including an increased risk high blood pressure, cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Besides that, sitting too much almost always causes back,
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How to Massage Knots Out of Back Muscles
Pain and tension in back muscles is one of the main complaints I hear from clients who come to see me in my clinical massage therapy practice. If you are suffering from tight back muscles, I have some good news and bad news for you about muscle pain and tension. The bad news: it’s incredibly
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How to Stop Anxious Thoughts in 30 Seconds (or Less!)
Have you ever tried to talk yourself into calming down in a stressful situation? If so, you’ll know how difficult it is to stop anxious thoughts when you have anxiety. But why is it so difficult? Because once you’re in a highly emotional state, your sympathetic nervous system is usually in charge. This is the