Why Should You Use Novel Studies in Your Classroom?

Funny thing about educational research is if you look hard enough you can usually find studies to support both sides of an issue. Very rarely do you find a straight yes or no answer to what is good or bad theory or practice.

Pros and Cons of Multiple Choice Questioning

To use multiple choice questioning or not, that is the question! I have a strong feeling about multiple choice. It’s more of a hate/love relationship really. In certain instances (a few) I like the option, but in many ways, I try to avoid it.

The Power of El Deafo!

A couple months ago I was partaking in a discussion on Facebook about the factuality of the novel Wonder. Now, I love the book Wonder and feel it has a solid needed place in the classroom, but on the subject of hearing loss which is touched on in the book, I do have definite questions and concerns.

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The Answer to Lack of Social Studies Instruction More Tests?

by Shelley | Assessment

I read a story in the Omaha World-Herald, called Teachers "Say Social Studies Suffers", and it has me has me riled up. As I was reading I totally agreed with the thoughts that Social Studies is being put on the back burner to focus more on the numerous amount of state...

Teaching a Fish to Climb a Tree

by Shelley | Novel Studies

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This a great quote that is often mistakingly attributed to Albert Einstein. He didn't say this, but the quote is powerful just the...

How Does Copyright Affect YOU as a Teacher?

by Shelley | Copyright/Trademark

You're working in your classroom and doing the best you can for your students on a very limited budget most likely! What's the big deal if you take whatever you can find if it helps your students with a concept? Most of the time as a teacher you do have a lot of...