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For most teachers, getting a classroom full of students to focus on a lesson is a tough task on its own, but some teachers also must manage students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity [...]
When you interview for a teaching position, the interviewer asks a number of questions to get to know you and gain an understanding of your teaching style and philosophy. But [...]
About 8 percent of the workforce is self-employed, and this number includes workers who are highly skilled in numerous, diverse fields. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., says in the new edition of [...]
Most jobs require employees to have specific skills, but many workers struggle to find jobs that complement their skill sets. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., explains in the new edition of his [...]
After obtaining a degree, conquering certification and completing student teaching—the final key to securing a teaching job is mastering the interview. Teachers must be prepared to answer questions about themselves, [...]
STEM careers—those that focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics—require special skills, and many of the workers in these fields are highly skilled in their areas. Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., wrote [...]
Can a teacher be popular with his students and still maintain control of his classroom? “Definitely,” says Dave Foley, an award-winning educator and classroom management coach. Foley’s expertise is grounded [...]
Talking. Texting. Sleeping. Passing notes. Pulling pranks. Teachers face myriad disruptions every day—regardless of whether they’re new to the classroom or have taught for decades. Most teachers want to address [...]
During rough economic times, workers experience multiple levels of stress related to layoffs, furloughs, pay cuts and myriad other issues. Most employees just want to ensure their jobs are secure. [...]
As the nation, economy and businesses continue to heal from the recession, job security is more important than ever to most workers. Employees can preserve job security by ensuring they [...]