As a first-year teacher, I am constantly learning and evolving my approach to classroom management and student engagement. I recently began exploring the concepts of cultural competency and The Nurtured Heart Approach, seeking insights that could address the challenges I've encountered in my classroom. This blog illuminates some of the resulting shifts in my perception and teaching practice.

Student engagement refers to the level of attention and interest that students exhibit when they are being taught. In the classroom, no matter what subject or grade level you teach, you will always have a wide variety of learners. There are many different ways students learn, the three main categories are visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning. It is important for teachers to not just be able to teach all students regardless of their learning style, but to teach them all within the same class. It is for this reason that teachers need to develop strategies and acquire tools to better equip them to help every student reach their full potential.

Preventing bullying requires a comprehensive approach that involves educators, parents, and students working together. This blog highlights ways that teachers can create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students by implementing proactive strategies and fostering a culture of kindness and respect.

Conferences are a great part of an educator’s professional development toolkit. These meetings of the minds allow professionals from various districts to come together and improve their strategies. During this time for gathering, educators collaborate and exchange just as many email addresses as best practices - leaving the conference with wonderful new connections

English Language Arts provides students with a wide range of skills and knowledge essential for success in school and beyond. It helps students develop essential skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and personal growth, which are necessary for success in many areas of life. English Language Arts teachers enrolled with Rutgers Alternate Route are committed to ensuring that their students reap the full benefits of studying this important subject area and take their roles as literacy ambassadors seriously. They are sharing their go-to resources for planning great lessons and enhancing their teaching for their ELA students.