This is so true. I know it can be hard to do, especially with those students who are defiant. But we must remember that we don't know what their home life is like, and that we may be one of the few good things in their life. #Q-TIP
Quit Taking It Personal
(Henry Spencer)
Literature circles allow students to see how new ideas can connect to old ones and allows students to apply new information in problem-solving or decision-making contexts. #READ3384
Cecil, 2014.
Dyslexics need time to read and understand what they are reading. It does not mean they are not smart or lazy. In fact when given ample time, Dyslexics score higher on tests. #dyslexia#READ3384
Dyslexia can be thought of being a visual problem in reading when in reality it is a neurological learning disability that affects reading, spelling and writing. #READ3384
When literacy is modeled as enjoyable pastime, children learn to enjoy reading, are more likely to read recreationally and will become more successful. #READ3384
The FLIP strategy can be used to prepare for content area lessons to determine the (F) friendliness, (L) language, (I) interest, and (P) prior knowledge. Asking your self questions about the content can better help the flow of the lesson. #READ3384
ELLs, GT, LD students, students who demonstrate communication and behavioral disorders,benefit most from differentiated instruction. #differentisbetter
We are all unique and that is why as teachers we should not try to fit all learners into one mold, we all learn differently, and therefore need differentiated instruction. What works for me may not work for you.
#differentiate