The learning process can be very intimidating for some students. Maybe they've struggled in previous courses, doubted their intellectual abilities or had a hard time concentrating in class. Regardless of their reason for struggling, every student deserves the chance to be in a positive learning environment. Creating a culture of learning in the classroom can require some work upfront, but once that environment is established, teachers will see joy and success from their students. To help teachers create a culture of learning, we have compiled seven tips to help you foster learning … [Read more...]
John Shufeldt Interviews Outlier Maribeth Sublette on Alternate Careers for Teachers: Creating Leadership Online Classes
Dr. John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP introduces High School Teacher, Maribeth Sublette, in Outlier TV Segment Four about her recent professional changes. During this Outlier TV education career segment, Maribeth explains she is now exploring the world of online education and massive open online courses (MOOCs). She is excited to explore this new realm because it offers flexibility to mix her personal lifestyle needs as well as her love of learning. Dr. Shufeldt hired her to work with him to create online leadership classes. Full details about LeadershipYOU: Your Future Starts With You can … [Read more...]
John Shufeldt Interviews Outlier Maribeth Sublette on Classroom Management
Dr. John Shufeldt, MD, JD, MBA, FACEP introduces High School Teacher, Maribeth Sublette, in Outlier TV Segment Four about classroom management and recommendations for aspiring educators. In the beginning if this Outlier TV education career segment, Dr. Shufeldt asks what advice Maribeth has for those who strive to become teachers. Maribeth reminds people how they must not only love their content, but they need to love students as well. She also emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor for new teachers to build a support system and learn from the best. Having someone who is a sounding … [Read more...]
Outlier TV interviews with Outlier High School Teacher Maribeth Sublette
Dr. John Shufeldt has a deep love for life-long learning. Inspired by educators, John Shufeldt launched a five video series with outlier Maribeth Sublette where she provides several insights for current teachers. Maribeth Sublette was recently featured in John Shufeldt’s book, Outliers in Education. Outliers in Education serves as a how-to guide for education majors and current teachers, designed to equip readers with classroom management tips, career advice, and act as a six segment mentorship session with seasoned elementary through college educators in various subjects. You can currently … [Read more...]
5 Automatic Ways to Bring Laughter to the Classroom
While I was student teaching at a high school, I was paired with my humorous college classmate Tony. He always cracked jokes and could light up the room with his master storytelling. He would introduce himself as “Toe-Knee” while pointing to his toe and knee, which got an immediate laugh out of students. As we began student teaching together, I wondered how his antics would affect the students’ perception of him as a teacher. Would they take advantage of him? Would they refuse to take him seriously? Would they gravitate towards his teaching? All these questions lingered in my mind as we … [Read more...]
5 Helpful Tips for Teachers to Transform School Curriculum Over the Summer
Once school is out for summer, teachers are able to take a small break from their daily grind and enjoy the summer sun. However, unlike students, teachers really do not typically kick up their feet for the entire summer “vacation”. In fact, many teachers end up teaching summer school, attending conferences, redesigning their curriculum, going to school/district meetings or even picking up a summer job. Redesigning school curriculum is typically on every teacher’s summer agenda. With standards changing, new classes being taught, and a desire to fit student needs better, there is something … [Read more...]