Teaching & Writing: Video Series

When writing a teaching resume, be sure to include basic contact information at the time, a personal statement about teaching strengths, a list of education history and a list of work experience. Create a thorough resume to show to teaching institutions with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Teaching aids for middle school students can be field trips or writing workshops that remove the students from the classroom, sharpen their communication skills and get them interacting with their peers. Find ways to keep middle school students engaged in learning about the world with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Teaching aids for primary school are things such as classroom decorations, classroom organizers, activity tools, grammar games and pre-made blank books. Gather all necessary tools to help primary students learn with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Capital letters are used for proper nouns, for the pronoun "I," for the beginning of first and last names, for titles, in acronyms and at the beginning of each new sentence. Find out when it is appropriate to use capital letters with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Footnotes can be used for a variety of purposes, but most commonly they are used to credit someone or to site a source of information or to offer more information or a definition without breaking the flow of the writing. Use footnotes to inform the reader with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Writing a narrative essay is telling a story about an experience, so beginning with a few topic sentences about the experience is a great way to elaborate on the details. Write a narrative essay with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Reciprocal teaching is a method of teaching that places the student in the role of the teacher, which often reinforces the information and opens up a dialog about the subject matter. Use reciprocal teaching to keep the class interested and involved with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Quotation marks are used to indicate a direct quote, to call out a specific word or to surround titles of songs, poems, stories and chapters. Use quotation marks properly with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Making anagrams of names is best done with the rearranged letters create a word that relates to or comments on the first word. Use simply a piece of paper, a software program or an online program to create anagrams with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Supplies for preschool teachers should include colorful puppets, building materials, easels and a variety of art supplies to help students learn and stay entertained at the same time. Find great supplies for teaching preschool with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

"Apropos" is a French word that refers to something that fits the occasion, something occurring at an opportune time or something appropriate and purposeful. Understand the word "apropos" with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Some courses that are required to become a teacher include methods courses, such as curriculum and instruction methods, history of education courses, specific workshops and a student teaching job. Take all of the required classes to become a certified teacher with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Time management skills for high school students can be taught by organizing an agenda, where students can set aside blocks of time for various activities. Help high school students hone their time management skills with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Teachers can assess their time management skills by keeping a log of their activities, reorganizing their work spaces to make things easier to find and using valuable tools that can make each task easier. Find out how teachers can manage their time better with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

Graduate degree programs refer to any degree that follows a bachelor's degree, such as a master's degree, a Ph.D., an M.D. or a J.D., and each degree concentrates on a specific area of study. Learn about various graduate degree programs with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

A pronoun reference is the word that the pronoun is replacing and referring to, such as the name of the girl that the pronoun "she" represents. Understand what a pronoun reference is with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

When choosing a topic for a thesis paper, find a topic that is specific enough to write about, broad enough to reduce limitations and interesting enough to hold your attention for the course of the paper. Find a great thesis topic with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

To write an autobiography for graduate school, emphasize a single achievement or experience that makes the story interesting, and use a variety of emotions and sensory details to keep the reader engaged. Write an autobiography, editing ruthlessly before completion, with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

When writing a student autobiography, make a list of important events, determine a theme that will be prevalent throughout the story, and concentrate on only the events revolving around that theme. Write an engaging autobiography that reveals some greater truth with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

An annotated bibliography in APA style is a complete list of all references used, the publication information for each source and a short description or summary of each source. Write an annotated bibliography in APA style with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.

A ghost writer is someone who helps out the main writer with a project, whether they write specific sections of a book or are hired to complete a project. Understand the role of a ghost writer, who is usually not given credit, with advice from a writing instructor in this free video on education.