Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Action Research Scholarship Money from the MRA

Sylvia D. Brown Scholarship

Do you have a plan for conducting ACTION RESEARCH in your educational setting?  The Massachusetts Reading Association invites you to submit a proposal for the Sylvia D. Brown Scholarship. Please read all information carefully. Proposals are due by February 10, 2018, and must be submitted electronically to the Sylvia D. Brown Committee Chair, Terrie Marr. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance, enrich, and expand your understanding of literacy. Detailed information may be found here: Application and Guidelines

Thursday, January 11, 2018

WAIT TIME!

Tips for giving students more time to respond
Tips for giving students more time to respond

Some research shows that teachers pause for 0.9 seconds after asking a question. Giving students several seconds to think after asking a question—and up to two minutes for some questions—improves their learning. In this blog post, John McCarthy, an education consultant and advocate for student voice, makes a case -- and offers tips -- for providing more processing time when asking questions.

Words to Use instead of "Very"

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Aiding Reading Comprehension With Post-Its

Aiding Reading Comprehension With Post-Its

A simple, low-stress strategy that helps students engage with, understand, and remember what they read.

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Teaching Introverted Students: How a 'Quiet Revolution' Is Changing Classroom Practice


Teaching Introverted Students:
How a 'Quiet Revolution' Is Changing Classroom Practice
Inspired by Susan Cain's 2012 book, Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, teachers in New York City and elsewhere are developing learning environments that give a voice to silent students. Read more.