Category Archives: Classroom Management

Classroom Management

5 Tips for Classroom Set Up

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Ellen Cochrane

It’s impossible to have one perfect template for set up, since we all teach different subjects and grades, and have different personal styles. But there are some things to remember when organizing the physical classroom. Spatial design can have a … Continue reading →

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Quick Teaching Tips

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Ellen Cochrane

This post does not offer mind-bending revelations about teaching or groundbreaking advice. (Do any of them?)   My student teacher asked me for some oddball tips, things not in the books that might help him. So here they are, off the … Continue reading →

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I’m Managing… a Girl Group?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Ellen Cochrane

It’s rather funny to think of myself as a show biz impresario. I’m one of the un-funny–willing to laugh but can’t remember a joke or tell a compelling story to save the free world. Oddly, putting together a girl act … Continue reading →

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I’m Gonna Be A Better Teacher

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Ellen Cochrane

Somedays I wake and announce, “I’m gonna be a better babe.” It does set the tone of the day on a positive note and it pleases my mate immensely. Odd thing is, even as I forget my vow and the … Continue reading →

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