Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersThere’s only one true path to better teachingHave you ever read an article on this blog and thought, That’s an interesting idea, but I’m not sure how it could work for me…I wish he…Mar 16, 2018Mar 16, 2018
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersEducation is power — but do your students know it?If you were to walk into your next class and ask your students why they are there, what would they say?Feb 13, 2018Feb 13, 2018
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersCharacter education is a round-the-clock marathonAt my school, the theme of the year is water. By this point, the students have heard all about where water comes from and how precious it…Jan 24, 2018Jan 24, 2018
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersThe mindless habit that’s ruining your weekThis week, the internet is flooded with articles that echo this New York Times headline: “Feeling post-holiday ‘back to work blues’? You’re…Jan 8, 2018Jan 8, 2018
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersTransform your class by thinking like a gamerWhen I first played Final Fantasy, it was like a Midwestern farm boy meeting downtown Chicago. Other video games were fun, but this was a…Dec 15, 2017Dec 15, 2017
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersThe problem with treating students like childrenI have a student who is not happy at our school. When I asked her why, she gave me a long list of specific reasons, explaining how she felt…Dec 8, 2017Dec 8, 2017
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersHow to kill your anxiety and teach with confidenceOn Monday morning, at the start of a fresh new week, I said hello to a friend and fellow teacher as she walked by. She returned my smile…Nov 17, 2017Nov 17, 2017
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersThe real secret to classroom disciplineMost teachers complain about classroom discipline. If the whole class isn’t impossible, there are always a few students who insist on…Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017
Jason GonzalezThe real secret to classroom disciplineMost teachers complain about classroom discipline. If the whole class isn’t impossible, there are always a few students who insist on…Nov 10, 2017Nov 10, 2017
Jason GonzalezinMisfit TeachersSo you think this doesn’t apply to your subject?When I talk about my ideas on teaching and learning, the first question I get is: “How does this apply to [insert specific context here]?”Nov 3, 2017Nov 3, 2017