Articles written by Richard Stowell

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Developing an Effective Classroom Management System
To be good classroom manager, teachers need to ensure that their systems take into account five main questions.
Oct 13, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Salt Lake's East High School
The Salt Lake High School East is a landmark in the state of Utah, and a recognizable popular cultural icon nationwide.
Oct 3, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Tips to Integrating Technology in the High School Classroom
The teacher who learns to incorporate ordinary computer technology into her high school classroom will be more successful. Here are five ways to do it.
May 23, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Vocabulary Development in Mathematics
Teachers can make math more relevant to students and deepen understanding by using vocabulary development activities as a direct instructional tool.
May 15, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Creating Classroom Lesson Objectives That are SMART
By following the SMART acronym, teachers can make objectives more effective, paving the way to a better lesson and greater student achievement.
May 15, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Using to Bloom's Taxonomy to Create Objectives
Bloom's Taxonomy of educational objectives is a standard for teachers who want to develop complex thinking abilities in their students.
Mar 20, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Five Principles of Effective Guided Practice
Five principles will help teachers design a successful lesson phase between showing students how to do something and expecting them to do it on their own.
Mar 19, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Starting a Teaching Job Mid-Year
Teachers don't often begin teaching at a new school or in a new classroom mid-year, but when they do, it's important to start off on the right foot.
Mar 15, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Preparing for Army Basic Training
Men and women who enlist in the Army go through the rite of passage known as boot camp. Knowing five of the hardest aspects will help prepare them for the ordeal.
Mar 13, 2010 - Richard Stowell
Simple but Effective PowerPoint Presentations
Digital presentations can bring material to life. Use these ten tips to ensure that your audience is engaged and learns the material that PowerPoint can convey.
Dec 7, 2008 - Richard Stowell
My Army Weight Loss Program
The United States Army has taught me quite a bit about losing weight and staying fit. At Basic Combat Training, five things led to serious weight loss.
Nov 16, 2008 - Richard Stowell
Work Habit Grades More Accurate and Flexible
Traditional high school grading practices are ineffective at conveying the information that teachers, students, and parents need to meet the demands of content standards.
Sep 7, 2008 - Richard Stowell