Ditching the reading logs. Plus: supporting students with dysgraphia

Ditching the Reading Logs; Supporting Students With Dysgraphia; 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class |

View Online November 20, 2019 Credit: Jim West / Alamy Stock Photo Ditching the Reading Logs Tracking minutes wasn't helping her students, so a teacher asked them to instead discuss their reading every day, making it a social activity. Credit: George Lucas Educational Foundation Supporting Students With Dysgraphia While there's not a lot of research on dysgraphia yet, there are a few signs you should look out for, and some evidence-based tactics to help kids with the writing condition. Credit: FatCamera / iStock 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class Middle school is a distinct phase, and a school counselor has ideas for how teachers can draw out their students' best work. Credit: Bob Daemmrich / Alamy Stock Photo Using Culturally Responsive Lessons to Boost Engagement Identifying students' likes and interests and connecting them to course content is a good way to get students motivated to learn. Credit: David Grossman / Alamy Stock Photo Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership Getting buy-in from students at the outset encourages them to engage more deeply in their learning. Don't Miss How Sesame Street's Muppets Became Revolutionaries Responding Calmly to Upset Parents How to Increase Participation by Asking Better Questions What Does the Research Say About Testing? 11 Questions You'll Be Asked at a Teaching Interview FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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