Understanding and managing a room full of students is often a “trial by fire” for less experienced educators, according to Megan Ryan, the mentor coordinator for teacher professional development at ...

In classrooms with multiple students with anxiety, depression, and trauma, the ones most in need of mental health support may be the teachers themselves. Teachers facing their own unresolved stress ...

Digital devices now shape daily instruction in K–12 classrooms. Laptops, tablets, and phones support research, collaboration ...

Effective classroom management fosters a supportive learning environment where students feel safe, engaged, and motivated in their classroom learning. By minimizing disruptions, promoting positive ...

Teachers’ actions impact their students’ behavior. That’s why many teachers often look for practical strategies they can implement in their classrooms to help students be productive and stay connected ...

In classroom learning, educators face multifaceted challenges in managing classrooms effectively. These include maintaining student engagement, addressing diverse learning needs, and fostering a ...

Teacher preparation programs must evolve to reflect the emotional realities of today’s classrooms--including student mental ...

During a quiz on plate tectonics, two students whisper in the back of my room. I notice but stay quiet. I have one chance to ...

Faculty strive to create learning environments that support respectful dialogue, intellectual risk-taking, and inclusive engagement. Classroom disruptions may interrupt learning spaces, however, and ...

One of the most vexing dilemmas for teachers is finding the best way to respond to students who misbehave. Experts argue over whether the best classroom-management approach is a consistent, strict ...

Understanding how to handle disruptive behavior in the classroom is an essential skill for every teacher. Classroom disruptions can ...

A long-standing body of research demonstrates that students who have more effective teachers learn more over the school year, and this learning translates into better life outcomes, according to ...