...I believe this to be an effective strategy as each individual learns in a unique manner and at their own pace. The teacher's mastery of the material should be a given and it is therefore the teacher's responsibility to link material to the student's prior knowledge and ultimately to the student'... (read more)
...My focus was always on using these skills to improve student writing, not to have students use them in isolation. Correct grammar, usage, and mechanics polish writing and help students speak the language of success. As a high school English teacher, I focused on both learning to read and reading to learn. (read more)
...I am currently a second-year student at Gettysburg College majoring in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, and Spanish. I have always had a passion for the English language! I am currently a writer for the college’s newspaper and will be joining the Editorial Board as a News Editor in the upcoming semester. (read more)
...In addition, I incorporate four public speaking assignments into my curriculum, for every class I teach, each year. I do this because I believe in order to be successful in college and in the work force, one must be able to present their ideas verbally, and more importantly, convincingly. As an English teacher at a college preparatory school, public speaking is part of my regular curriculum. (read more)