For the Record 56
by Joyce Lynn Garrett
Teaching Children How to Read 58
by Elaine M. Bukowiecki
By employing a variety of instructional practices with students
every day, teachers can be the key to improving the literacy of
their students.
Welcoming International
Parents to Your Classroom 66
by Anne P. Copeland
With heightened awareness, U.S. teachers can pick up on cultural
cues from parents with roots in other countries and help smooth
their children’s transition to U.S. classrooms.
Personalizing Distance Learning 71
by Rita Coombs-Richardson
A personal approach to online learning can yield a successful experience
for adults earning advanced degrees or certification in teaching.
e-Portfolios in Action 76
by Connie Lambert, Jim DePaepe, Larry Lambert, and Denise Anderson
Moving from overloaded scrapbooks to electronic portfolios invites
possibilities for active engagement in learning and assessment
in both university and high school classrooms.
Teachers Critique the Curriculum: Frame Factors at Play 82
by Thomas S. Poetter with his graduate students
When classroom teachers examine the factors that are influencing
their teaching decisions, their insights can be valuable for developing
and choosing curriculum.
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