Teachers face dilemmas of justice throughout their day that call for ethical decisions. Recent projects have focused on how teachers can be supported in making these decisions. In this paper we draw on practices in philosophy of education and math education to put forth our own method, Interruptions, for supporting teachers with the prosaic…

In this paper we report on an aspect of the findings of a larger three-phase study exploring the factors that influence teachers implementing pedagogies that cultivate students' STEM capabilities and 21st century skills. Data were collected through an online questionnaire, semi-structured interviews, focus groups and case studies. This paper will…

Although contemporary second language learning scholars assert that teacher management of learner contributions in classroom interaction is key to promoting learning opportunities, research has yet to make explicit teachers' real-time management practices. Studies on classroom interaction have illuminated how learner contributions are elicited via…

From lesson-planning to instructional practice to classroom management, teachers must make choices constantly and consistently. Sometimes these decisions are easy, but there are some decisions that are very difficult. Such delicate decisions often arise in the world of education and may be detrimental to one's career. Thoughtful decision-making…

This book presents a guide to help teachers manage the multitude of diverse tasks that make up a busy school day. Practical ideas from classroom teachers help educators organize their time and memory. The book offers checklists, rubrics, forms, charts, and reproducible materials to free teachers from having to remember every detail. There are 12…

This guide contains the materials required to teach a 36-hour program of competency-based instruction designed to meet the needs of teen single parents who require additional skill building before entering the job market or a job training program. The course is divided into 4 learning modules that cover 18 competencies as follows: taking…

This teacher's instructional guide, which is part of a family and consumer sciences education series focusing on a broad range of employment opportunities, is intended to assist teachers responsible for teaching one- and two-year management programs for Texas high school students. The following are among the items included: (1) introductory…