Giving Kids Choice in HS Reading Class
Today, as part of Literacy Month, we have one of our favorite guest posters, Kristina Peterson to share the evolution of what she is doing in her HS English classes in terms of reading. ~EMP When I first became a teacher I distinctly remember being taught that what...
Engaging Readers with Reading – the What, the Why and the How
Earlier this week, we brought you Kristina’s piece on Writing. Today she reflects on reading and the importance of establishing a love of reading in our students. She concludes with a perspective on assessment. ~EMP The Story: The success I had last year with the...
Writing: When Experience Molds Your Teaching – the What, the Why and the How
This week, Kristina Peterson is back with a two part series about reading and writing and how two experiences have influenced hers as a teacher. You will enjoy these reflective pieces and I encourage you to add your own thoughts too. First – Writing… ~EMP The Story:...
Teaching is an Art
Kristina Peterson offers us this beautiful piece on teaching. Enjoy. ~EMP …then a different question presented itself: “Am I a good teacher?” And he had to answer, “No, I’m not – not always. For teaching is an art: Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t”...Log In Here
Teacher Retreats!
