Charles Bazerman (2011) wrote an essay for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) about the study of writing from a disciplinary perspective (i.e. how historians write to communicate their theories and research findings). One of the lines from the article stuck with me more than others did. He said that, as he learned how to research the practice …
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Top 9 Resources for Environmental Education Lessons
The duty of instilling a sense of environmental responsibility and awareness is falling on our schools and teachers more than ever before. Teachers have students with them for more than eight hours a day, and thus have the opportunity to cultivate an appreciation for the planet outside of the classroom.
To help teachers with this important responsibility, here is a list …
Resources to Teach ESL Abroad
Now is one of the best times to consider teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) abroad. With domestic jobs hard to find and demand rising abroad for qualified instructors who are willing and able to travel, teachers of ESL have a great deal of opportunity overseas.
To make the most of your time teaching abroad, you will need to know …
“Teacherpreneurs:” A New Breed of Teachers
I was browsing through GOOD Education online magazine when I came across an article with the word “teacherprenuer” in the title. It immediately caught my attention. I thought “that’s genius! What a great, descriptive term for teachers.” We all know that teachers do way more than just teach. We are planners, organizers, coordinators, record-keepers, mediators, mentors, facilitators, counselors (to a …
The Eyes of the Achievement Gap
This is the achievement gap. My school director pointed to the poster on the wall. It showed a mountain that looked like it had been split in two. On one side were students with grim expressions. They had papers in their hands that had F’s on them. On the other side were students in caps and gowns. They stared at …
