Reframing Extra Credit
“Can I do extra credit to raise my grade?” I hated this question so much as a teacher. It required … Continue reading Reframing Extra Credit
Category: Professional Development
Reflecting After the Test or At The End of the Year
I never wanted to be that teacher who got stale. After I did my National Board Certification, I constantly was … Continue reading Reflecting After the Test or At The End of the Year
{Guest Post} How to Be an Expert in the Classroom with Brit Bingold
I was given an awesome opportunity to be on Liz Evans’ podcast, Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff, which was a … Continue reading {Guest Post} How to Be an Expert in the Classroom with Brit Bingold
Learning Civics and Government as an Adult
Learning about civics and government is overwhelming as an adult. Civic education has evolved over time and as adults, some … Continue reading Learning Civics and Government as an Adult
Engaging Final Exams
As a student, I was not too fond of multiple-choice final exams. It seemed that what I studied was never … Continue reading Engaging Final Exams
Learning More About What You Teach and Who You are Teaching
As a National Board Certified teacher, I am constantly reflecting on the Five Core Propositions, especially the second: Teachers Know … Continue reading Learning More About What You Teach and Who You are Teaching
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