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School is in Session now. Teaching during thisperiod is indeed a difficult task.

Corona has come to affect our life styles. It will take a long time for things to be normal.

It is during times like this that the expertise and efficiency of great teachers like you are put to test.

Teaching in Mask is one of the most difficult task for all teachers.
This means a paradigm shift in the way we teach.

Creative Pedagogy should be used and adopted by all teachers during this pandemic to make our lessons less stressful and enjoyable.

Activity Based lessons should be activated in our classrooms to reduce long talks and 'sermons'.

This should however be done tackfully to avoid children contacting and engaging unduly with their peers.

We must as all times ensure that our children, colleagues and ourselves are all in masks.

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Punishment Versus Corrections

Schools do not have to punish children in order to correct them. 

We can correct children without punishing them. 

Children do not need to be spanked, insulted or hurt before we correct them. Corrections can be done without inflicting pain or causing injury.  

Today's child is totally different from yesterday's child. What yesterday's child would see and run, today's child would see and go there to find out why.

Yesterday's child does not ask why questions. Whatever they were told they believe that to be true. Today's child would not only ask why. But would want to know why not. 

So what we see as grave errors or sin, today's child sees it as adventure. He or she sees adventure as been able to beat the system. They want to outmart the system. They want to know what is in the radio set or television which make people to talk or sing. They want to open the radio or television to look for the people in the radio or television. 

A child who absents himself or herself from school may not be just a truant. He or she may be calling for attention. He or she may need some counselling and not canes. He or she may need special assistance. He might be running away from school because of you the teacher. Yes, sometimes we scare the children unknowingly.

Children may not be what we actually think. Their behaviour might be an opportunity for change or counselling. 

Always study a behaviour, try and identify the root causes and the immediate causes. Look for workable solutions to help the child.

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37 Apps Every Teacher Should Have.

In this discussion, we are going take a look at *#37 Apps Every Teacher Must Have*

We are all going digital. Churches, Mosques, Schools, Markets, etc. 

Teachers, headteachers are required to have some basic Technological skills.

We are all advised to acquire an Internet Enabled Device. 

But, there are 4 Basic Apps you should have on your phone as a teacher. There may be more. 

But, for this discussion we are going to just look at just 4. 

1. WPS

This App works like your Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it to create and open documents, create and open Spreadsheet, etc. The App helps you to open and read PDF files. This means you can type all your letters, create a Workbook, etc. 

2. Adobe Scan.

A very great App for teachers. Download it. It is free. Use it to scan all your documents (Certificates, Testimonials, Promotion Letters, Appointment Letter, Upgrading Letters, etc.)

3. Google Drive. 

It is a great up to store all your documents, contacts, pictures, videos, etc. 

Gone are the days when you lost friends and love ones contacts. 

One good thing about this App is the fact that data stored can be accessed on any device. 

4. My NTC App

This is a must have App for all teachers in the Basic and Senior High Schools. Every teacher, public or private must have this App install on his or her phone. 

5. Office 360

This App is similar to Microsoft Office on your computer. You can use it for your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.

6. Dropbox

This App is a cloud storage or an Online Storage App for storing files, etc. You can use it to store your documents, certificates, letters, etc. 

7. CamScanner

This is an App purposely for scanning documents. You can use it to scan all your documents, certificates, letters, etc and keep it on your device or on a Cloud Storage. 

8. Photomath 

This is a great App for working mathematics. It gives step by step solutions to maths problems. What I like about this App is its in-built Calculator and ability to recognise handwriting.

9. Memrise 

This is a great App for learning new language and improving knowledge in an existing language. The App trains you to speak as a native of that language. 

10. Google Classroom

This App helps you to teach and organise your lessons. You can give assignment, exercises and Mark. It is so easy to teach. 

You can invite other teachers to teach with you as co - teachers. 

11. Curiosity

A great App that helps in effective reading, writing and thinking. It has several videos and text based information. 

12. Maths - Tricks 

This App helps you with simple Maths Tricks to help solving maths easier. It covers several Maths Concepts and topics. 

13. Lumosity 

This App helps in brain development and improves thinking. This is best brain development App.

14. Edmodo

A great App to improve communication among teachers, students, and parents. Communication is made easier. Real time message or instant messages can be sent within seconds. 

15. TalkEnglish 

As the name suggests, this App helps to improve listening and speaking skills. The lessons are Conversation based.

16. Kahoot 

This is an App that can be used to provide activities for children whiles in school or at home. It presents assignments in a form of a game to motivate children to learn. 

17. ClassDojo

This App helps teachers and parents to come together. It helps the teachers to send updates to parents on their children's performance.

18. SPM Science 

This is a great App for enhancing deeper understanding of science. It is a good App for Science Students, Teachers and Candidates.

19. Snapask

This is wonderful App to help children do their homework. It is so easy to use. Just take a shot of your questions and in few seconds you have the answer.

20. Schoology

This is a school management software for teachers and schools. Download and set up. It is easy to use.

21. Flashcards Deluxe 

An App for improving vocabulary and reading. Words are arranged using Flashcards. It has a Test - to - speech audio feature. 

22. Chemist 

This is a great App for helping students practice their Chemistry lessons. 

23. Remind 

A great App for passing information from teachers to students. Teachers can give instant and real time messages to students. 

24. Seesaw

This is an App that helps students to keep and arrange their work. They can arrange PDFs, Videos, etc. The App serves as an Online Portfolio for students. 

25. Chegg study

This is an App that can be help students perform assignments, exercises and project works. It is a very good App for students. 

26. Knudge.me

A good App for learning English Language. It has thousands of vocabulary, idioms, synonyms, etc 

27. Programming Hub

This is great App for Primary Schools educators and ICT Teachers at the JHS and SHS. It has several lessons in programming such Java, C++, etc...

28. ArchPlus

A great App which uses 2D and 3D Designs to explain concepts. 

29. Learn2Learn

This is a great App to help teachers learn different fields of study. It is a onestop App for learning everything.

30. Fullamark

This App helps you study and answer questions. It has host of learning resources for everybody.

31. EDpuzzle

This makes learning fun and easy. Lessons are delievered using notes and videos.

32. Grammar Checker

This is a great App for checking your grammar. You will only paste the sentence and it checks the grammar for you, providing suggestions, etc. 

33. World Atlas

This App works like an Atlas. It is a digital atlas. You can get information of all the countries around the world.

34. SoloLearn

This is a great App for teaching Coding in a fun and easy way. It is a great App for primary teachers, JHS ICT/SHS Teachers. You can learn Coding easily using this App.

35. OneNote 

This is a great App is a great Note Taking App. Days of taking notes with paper and pen is over.

36. Zoom 

This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meeting, Weekend Classes, etc.

37. Google Meet

This is a video conferencing App. You can use it for Staff Meetings, PTA Meetings, Weekend Classes, etc.

*PS*: You can always contact me for training and memtoring on the proper usage of the Apps.

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Interview Questions for Would be Headteacher

Interview Questions for would be Headteachers in the Ghana Education Service.

1. What are the main functions of a headteacher in a school?

2. How do you deal with a difficult learner or teacher?

3. How would you describe your headteacher?

4. Outline any four activities in the Itinerary of a headteacher for a term.

5. Identify four features of a good lesson plan.

6. Which of these is the most important, a. What to teach? or b. How to teach?

7. What makes you the best choice for the headship?

8. List the various ranks in the Ghana Education Service from the highest to the lowest.

9. Describe the processes in the preparation of a School Performance Improvement Plan  (SPIP)

10. The Capitation Grant cannot be used to carry out some activities in the school. List any four of such activities.

11. How would you solve conflicts among  your teachers as a headteacher?

12. How would you correct a teacher who has taught a concept you think is contains errors.

13. a. List all the executives of a Parent Association.

      b. What are the Guiding Policies on the  formation of Parent Association?

      c. What in your opinion necessitated the removing of teachers in the Parents Association?

14. The Ghana Education Service has banned all forms of money collection or fees in the basic schools. List any four of such fees.

15. Mention any four Conducts expected by a teacher as contained in the Teacher's Code of Professional Conducts.

16. Identify any four managerial tools used by the headteacher.

17. Explain the following:
A. The Head as a Manager.
B. The Head as Leader.
Which of these two do you prefer and why?

17. Why should you be appointed as a Headteacher?

18. Describe any four administrative functions of the Head of a School.

19. Describe how you will help a teacher who always defaults in the preparation and submission of Lesson Notes. 

20. a. What are the Global/Core Competencies?

      b. List any five examples of the Global/Core Competencies.

21. How would you explain the differences between Misappropriation and Misapplication of Funds?