Education: Toolbox

The PRAXIS is a test used in the certification of Kansas educators.  There are a variety of test that can be taken and several study books can be found in EBSCO eBooks.  Below are some in general study books relating to the PRAXIS tests.

PRAXIS Elementary Education 0011, 0012: Study Book

PRAXIS Elementary Education 0012, 0014: Study Book

Ask any teacher and most will agree that the first year is the hardest year of teaching, and when you have a room full of young active kids you need all the help you can get. Click on the cover above to read advice on organizing a classroom, engaging students, and much more.

Where there's teenagers there's drama, but click on the cover above and learn a few tips to avoid some classroom drama.  Learn about creating a space for young students mindfullness, and so much more.

 

In any grade level, in any subject, classroom management is key between successful learning and anarchy.  Learn about a variey of classroom strategies, how to handle power struggles, and developing rules that are effective.  Click the cover above to learn more.

Some of the videos below contain useful information, others will hopefully inspire you and remind you of why you want to teach.

Test Preparation

• Teacher's Test Prep This site has study materials for a variety of different tests used to certify teachers such as: PRAXIS, CSET, CBEST, CPACE, and RICA.  They provide free practice tests, study guides, and a few other free services.  Please note that to access the information you will have to create an account and that not everything (such as tutoring) is free.
• ETS: PRAXIS tests are used in the certification of educators in the state of Kansas.  This site is used to locate, sign up, and pay for any PRAXIS testing.  Additionally, they provide a some free test prep materials, use one of the drop downs to select the test you're preparing for.

Useful Sites and Information

• Scholastic.com created a list of the  25 Best Websites for Teachers with information on classroom management, lesson planing, and more.  Some of the sites may be for Primary grade levels, Secondary grade levels, or both.  With a wide variety, you're bound to learn something useful.
• A List of 16 Websites Every Teacher Should Know About has websites that can help in lesson plans, and websites that will connect you to other teachers and ideas.
• Who doesn't love a good life hack?  Well in 37 Insanely Smart School Teacher Hacks you can find ways to save money, organize your classroom, and a few other ideas you may not have thought of.