I currently observe an AP US history teacher that at my local high school as part of my Master of Arts In Teaching curriculum. He teaches with enthusiasm, keeps the students engaged for 90+ minutes and has the ability to demand students’ respect. How many teachers can say that they do this – successfully?
My teacher is one of those …
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The Shipwreck
I wanted to write about a recent concept that I have learned in my Human Differences course while studying for my master of arts in teaching. I really liked learning about the “shipwreck”, a concept in regards to a learner’s identity. When something devastating occurs in one’s life (in the school arena) it can be demoralizing. This can include being …
