Everyone needs a well-stocked toolbox before beginning a big job, and teachers are no exception! To help both new and veteran teachers, this series presents scenarios involving managing a classroom, dealing with diversity, establishing and maintaining successful colleague relationships, and maintaining parent-teacher interaction. By observing the improvisational skits, and questioning the actions and motives of The Improv Troupe, teachers discover and discuss strategies to solve similar issues they may face in their daily classroom environments.
Diversity and Equity in the Classroom
This scenario takes place in a 7th grade classroom. Students in the class come from several special needs backgrounds, and the dynamics between the teacher and students are explored. Order a copy
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Diversity in the Classroom at PBS — Articles providing suggestions on how to promote racial and cultural awareness
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Inclusive Learning Environments for Students With Special Needs — Strategies for the inclusive classroom
Teachers and Parents: Effective Communication
The scenarios take place at several parent-teacher conferences. The parents concerns for their children vary from special needs students to gifted and talented students. The dynamics between the teachers and parents are explored. Order a copy
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Parent-Teacher Conferences at Teachers Network — Designed to aid entry level teachers
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Supporting Home-School Collaboration at The Children, Youth and Family Consortium — Information that can help with the development of sound public policy
Effective Classroom Management
The scenario takes place in an elementary school classroom. The classroom teacher is working with students and a parent volunteer. The dynamics between the teacher, volunteer, and students are explored. Order a copy
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Classroom Management at The Teacher’s Guide — Online directory of resources on classroom management
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Creating a Climate for Learning: Effective Classroom Management Techniques at Education World — Professional development article
Teacher to Teacher: Building Relationships
The scenario takes place at a staff meeting, and participants at the meeting come from several disciplines and backgrounds. The Troupe explores the dynamics between new and veteran teachers, classroom teachers and specialists. Order a copy
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Great Staff Meetings: Pointers from the Principals Who Lead Them at Education World — Principals share meeting tips
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Harness the Potential of Staff Meetings — Ideas to make staff meetings meaningful