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How Differentiated Instruction Can Help You Reach Every Student in Class

Waterford

If a student might work more efficiently in a quieter learning environment, for example, you could allow them to complete a project in the school library. Students can also select independent reading books from our online library. Exceptionality: A Special Education Journal, 2010, 18(1), pp. To learn more , get in touch!

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Culturally Responsive Teaching: Tips and Strategies for Educators

Waterford

Culturally responsive teaching encompasses little steps like adding diverse books in your classroom library , as well as larger ones like adjusting your curriculum to include voices from marginalized communities. 5] Keep these tips in mind as guidelines that you can adjust based on your students’ individual needs. January 2010.

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More Relevant Books. More Engaged Reading.

EdNews Daily

To test this, we designed a writing contest: we crafted guidelines, built a simple book-creation tool, launched an awareness campaign, offered prizes, and called for submissions. Our current library includes 400 of the best stories, which have collectively been read over 200,000 times. It’s magical, really. link] , p.

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Makerspace Starter Kit Updated

The Daring Librarian

Three years ago I shared with you what I was buying to boost our Makerspace area using four empty Library study carrels that no longer held desktop Macs. Our MHMS Makerspace How it works: Kids can come in before school, during lunch, or when they've finished their work to explore, craft, and create in the Library Media Center.

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A Common Sense Approach to Watching How Gender Stereotypes Impact Student Development

The Innovative Educator

Gender Equity Guidelines from Common Sense These criteria provide a powerful lens through which to speak with children about what they are viewing. New York: Routledge Teachers Have an Important Role There are activities in which teachers of subjects such as social studies, language arts, and library could engage their students.

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How a Sword and Sorcery Camp Uses Immersive Role Play to Teach STEAM

MindShift

The camp included narrative elements from the very beginning, but became more deliberately educational in 2010. Within minutes of discovering the source he was out the door and on his way to check out a copy of the novel from the local library. There’s a lot of improv, but improv with some guidelines.”

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Learning Revolution: Host Your Own Webinar - Learn from Homeschoolers - Submit A Video - Job Forum

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Mark your calendars for Library 2.014. October 8th and 9th are confirmed for Library 2.014. This webinar builds on the popular series of articles and workshops that have been presented annually since 2010. For submission guidelines and more information, visit [link]. More information here. This is an amazing annual event.

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