Virtual Teacher Education Program

Many future teachers complain that they do not get enough hands-on or real classroom experience. They often claim that professors cannot prepare students for true classroom experiences. Future teachers are seldom faced with student conflicts and issues that may arise while teaching a class. However, the University of Central Florida’s College of Education is now trying to change the amount of real classroom experience that future teachers receive. The university has created a virtual classroom that allows soon to be teachers the opportunity to get a feel of a real classroom without having to experiment with real students. The program … Continue reading

Classroom Design

The appearance of a classroom is the first impression that parents and students receive. The physical classroom appearance sets the mood and the tone of the learning environment. One concern of many new teachers is setting up their classrooms. Designing or arranging your classroom effectively and efficiently is very important. However, it can also be a tiresome and tedious task. Due to overcrowding of students and limited space, setting up a workable area can be difficult. The layout and appearance of the classroom should reflect the teaching style and personality of the teacher. What is workable for one teacher is … Continue reading