Critical thinking, literacy, Personal and Social Identity, Personalized Learning, Teaching ideas

Making connections – Reader response journals in second language classes (Part 1 of 2)

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Authentic texts in a language course are fun to explore, and engaging for students - the ability to read something that was not created at a given level for a textbook, or the ability to choose something that the student is genuinely interested in makes for a powerful learning experience. The challenges for a teacher … Continue reading →

Communication, Critical thinking, literacy, Personal and Social Identity, Personalized Learning, Teaching ideas, writing

New directions: Using writing circles in second language instruction.

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I don't know if this happens to everyone, but sometimes I get an idea that just doesn't leave. Like ever. And the only way to deal with it is to explore it, dig into it, follow it where it takes you. This past summer, my collaboration partner and I read a book that we had … Continue reading →