Teaching Strategies: Using Content Curation in the Classroom
Content curation can be one of the most effective teaching strategies to help students compare what they’re learning in the classroom with real-world examples, and gain insight into how they can relate to each other. The strategy can be especially effective for...
Teaching Strategy Newsletter: Dear Susan
Last week, we posted the first of a new series; a “Dear Abby” style blog. In my “Dear Susan” blog posts, I’ll be answering questions from readers, teachers with whom I’m working, as well as questions I receive via email. This post is an open invitation for you to ask...How to Create a Firm Foundation for Inclusion and Co-teaching and One School is Doing it!
During September, I was blessed to spend a great day with some of the great administrators of Everett School District. We talked about how to successfully implement inclusive classrooms and co-teaching in the district and I was gratified to see the dedication and...
Paraprofessionals: Handling Student Behavioral Issues in the Classroom
As part of the classroom team, paraprofessionals often must deal with student behavioral issues just as their teacher does. Since it’s a question of when a behavioral issue will arise, not if, the teacher-paraprofessional team should develop a plan of action to manage...