The teacher is responsible for all aspects of the instructional process. The teacher will
be aided by facilitators at all remote sites. The teacher and the facilitators will work
together to insure the success of the students.

Responsibilities:

    • The teacher is responsible for instructing the students in the subject content.
    • The teacher is responsible for establishing classroom procedures/policies for the local
      and the remote sites.
    • The teacher is...

Learning the basic skills necessary for you to become an effective educator can be especially difficult for a first year teacher. Becoming an effective teacher takes practice and special guidance from mentors and administrators. Effective teaching does not involve presenting your exciting lessons or activities to the class, it is a craft learned over time. Effective teaching is a teaching philosophy that can distinctly change given the situation. For example, a classroom with five students is a...

An accommodation plan is a written set of instructions that detail specific strategies and practices that will be used to:
* Communicate to teachers what strategies and practices will be used to ensure that a student's learning         needs are met.
* Detail any specialized learning materials or equipment needed for the child's instruction or physical needs.
* Explain any classwork or homework modifications the child will receive.
* List any additional support services the child may need...

1. Explain. Some recent research shows that many students do poorly on assignments or in participation because they do not understand what to do or why they should do it. Teachers should spend more time explaining why we teach what we do, and why the topic or approach or activity is important and interesting and worthwhile. In the process, some of the teacher's enthusiasm will be transmitted to the students, who will be more likely to become interested. Similarly, teachers should spend more...