It's hard to pinpoint a few priorities as an educator, because there are endless goals every teacher has for every class and even every student. If I had to name a few main priorities I have, I would say: inspiring a strong work ethic and independence in students; ensuring that students master essential skills and become very knowledgeable about the content of study; helping students to recognize their talents and power to make positive change; and encouraging a passion for learning and social justice.
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Children Need People, Not Tech, Says This School - 0 views
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Computers and Web use encourage superficial consumption of information and an instant-gratification culture, argues an independent school.
Education World: Wire Side Chat: Top Teacher Ties History to Current Events - 0 views
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A good way to incorporate current events and English elements into the social studies classroom -
Great current events ideas. -
By tying the lessons of history to the issues of the day, Deirdra Grode, a seventh-and eighth-grade social studies and language arts teacher at Hoboken Charter School in Hoboken, New Jersey, is teaching her students to be analytical and socially aware.
Hooking Kids On Reading - 1 views
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This is an article describing how to raise student interest in reading for fun or leisure. -
Despite schools focus on reading, many students still are not reading independently or for pleasure. A program developed by a college professor stresses hooking students on reading by introducing them to challenging subject matter that interests them. Included: A description of a comprehensive reading program.
Discovery Education: English & Language Arts Homework Help - 0 views
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EXCELLENT site with videos that demonstrate to students how to use various punctuation, grammar and how to be a more effective writer. Wonderful! I can move these video links to my Quia page and have it ready to go for independent work or as a class.
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