teaching advice
Training Ourselves
Several years ago I was told a story about how baby elephants are trained for the circus. Can’t say that I know how accurate it is or remember exactly where I heard it, but the Read more…
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Asking for Cool
Greeting students at the door is a well-known, positive practice. When you greet them, though, what do you ask? “How are you doing?” That’s more a social interaction than a request for information. Typical responses Read more…
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Book Clubbing Without Getting Clubbed by a Book
Is there a difference between allowing students their voice and encouraging their voice? On Monday, we kicked off The Easiest Book Study Experience, Ever! with a chat among a group of educators preparing to work with Read more…