Let’s imagine this regular scenario which we teachers are already used to. You get into your classroom to meet your students shouting at the top of their voices. They were so engrossed in their noise making that it was hard to get their attention by screaming “stop making noise”. You make extra effort to getContinueContinue reading “ATTENTION GRABBERS”
Category Archives: Classroom Management
THE RIGHT LESSON PRESENTATION
I’ve had the opportunity to listen to some teachers teach their students and I keep wondering why some resort to rushing the topic and leaving their students confused. Most teachers would say they had to work with the given time and the complexity of the topic would drain time if detailed explanation is given. GoingContinueContinue reading “THE RIGHT LESSON PRESENTATION”
RIGHT TO SPEAK AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
One of the fundamental human right of citizens in all countries is the right to freedom of speech. UNICEF also listed freedom of expression as one of the fundamental rights of a child. But the truth remains that a high percentage of children have been denied that right in the classroom, home and other places.ContinueContinue reading “RIGHT TO SPEAK AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION”
NATURE LEARNING
On Tuesday 9th of March, 2021, I was sitting pretty on my chair (Miss Dairo is a pretty teacher) after having to attend to a long list of cases brought to my table. I remembered I once complained about my students finding it difficult to make simple sentences and immediately an idea popped in. IContinueContinue reading “NATURE LEARNING”
LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND
It’s easy to leave a child behind in class. It might not be a conscious act but most educators and even parents are guilty of these. I’m sure you’re wondering what I mean by leaving a child behind… Let me tell you a short story and just maybe you’ll get a glimpse of this wholeContinueContinue reading “LEAVE NO CHILD BEHIND”
MISS DAIRO'S SPACE 