instead of telling a reader that he needs to envision as he reads, wemight instead tell him to think about how the character might be feeling and think
This is an interesting way to create a more thought-provoking question. These types of questions and discussions require more active comprehension.
equal balance
Balance is often a feature of planning that is overlooked.
only 33% were actually able to block off that amount of time
Time is often the factor that hinders our teaching abilities. Students need a lot more than they have, but there is just not enough time in the day.
interests them
I have always found that students learn more when they are interested in the content. We need to attach content to subjects that interest the students.
appropriate resources
We must censor things for school while also keeping it interesting. This can be a difficult game.
teachers should deconstruct articles with their class
Deconstruction of the article helps students understand writing structure. These are LIFE skills.
students hadmade the issue their issue by joining in the debate
This is what we are looking for!!
all four teachers saw value in students makingconnections to the content
!! all four teacher agreed on this
she has the students do so
Great way to add responsibility and research practice to the lesson.
The themes are: resources,pedagogy, and teacher and student attitudes
interested to see the teacher-student attitudes. How can we align them?
Pedagogy is very personal
Great way to start off the findings. These are not set in stone. This is an opinion back by research.
relevant common themes
It is difficult to find a relevant theme that also interests the specific age groups.
believe that the more diverse my case studysubjects are, the more variety in perspectives I can learn about
I think this is an important factor in the author's research. People from different backgrounds treat current events differently.
which can be a scary prospect for many teachers
This is scary. When a student asks a question and you don't know the answer. I've found the best way would be to be outright. Admit you are unsure and do some research with them.
by teaching them the way the world is today,teachers can build students up to the challenge of taking on social issues and truly making adifference
This is very true. Students need practical skills that they can use every day the develop opinions and make a difference in their future.
They already have a set of media literacy skills as they are constantlybombarded with media messages as they troll the internet, watch television and listen to music
This is important. It is not like students are never exposed to current events. They have internet access. We need to show them how to make use of it.
They connected the articles they chose to their own families and lives, which Ibelieve is a main reason to use current events in the first place
This is interesting because you think of current events as the news. Current events are what is going on in the world and in our personal lives as well. Building these connections is really what it is all about.
citing a lack of time, as a major inhibiting factor
This is a major factor. Are current events a top priority?
Having reported the news, I know how influential it can be
This reminds me that my sister is a news reporter in Colorado. I could ask her for help including current events in the classroom.
Having reported the news, I know how influential it can be
This reminds me that my sister is a news reporter in Colorado. I could ask her for help including current events in the classroom.
What are the experiences and preferred strategies of,grade 4 and 10, teachers who include current events in their classrooms
Great research question! Strategies to include current events are really what I'm interested in.
News, by definition, is interesting and therefore it has the power to stimulatecuriosity, and/or even a desire for social action
I don't feel like I was very exposed to news or current events growing up. I think I found it boring. How could we find news that interests elementary students?