Primary (Paradise) Teaching

Whether you’re a new teacher who just finished up student teaching, or a veteran teacher with many years under your belt, there’s one thing that likely sends you into a state of stress: teacher observations. Tt can be hard to show all of the hard work you and your students do in a 20-30 minute snapshot. In this episode, Martha shares 10 ways to stress less, nail your classroom observation, and impress your administrators.

Student teaching is often your first real experience in the classroom (except as a student of course). It's a great chance to get your feet wet, learn from your cooperating teacher, and try new teaching strategies. It can also be overwhelming. In this episode, Martha shares 6 ways to make the most of your student teaching experience, and 4 things to avoid.

Homework is a staple of our educational experiences, but should it be? Our host, Martha, shares 8 reasons why she no longer assigns students homework, even if parents as for it.  The research is clear when it comes to the benefits of homework in elementary school, but are teachers ready to make the change? Listen to learn why you should consider it.

Martha Moore, the host of Primary (Paradise) Teaching, shares about her background, her experience as a classroom and intervention teacher. She shares where she's been, where she is now, and her passion for engaging, research based, and practical educational strategies.