I typically hear less complaints (and a have higher homework completion rate) about an objective if one of two things happens: 1) The objective is easily understood by students 2) The students see the real-life application of the objective One way I show students the real-life application of an objective is through articles. I try to keep these articles to a front and back side of a paper and somewhat relevant and current. I also try to collect articles that I naturally read but I do resort to Google as well. As a math teacher, I do not feel 100% comfortable leading a whole class discussion comparable to what my students are exposed to in Literature but I can ask them what they think about the article and for the themes in the article. Some of my favorites from this year: 1) Parabolas in Basketball (I found this DURING March Madness and my parabola unit--it was fate!) 2) Zero being Even and Superstorm Sandy (A colleague sent this out) 3) Ben Franklin and Compound Interest (My students STILL talk about this--4 months later) It is amazing what you can find and tie into objectives. This is just the tip of the iceberg and I will continue to add articles that I use in my class. What do you use in your classroom?
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Natalie Turbiville
7/28/2013 10:57:46 am
Glad you enjoyed this Amy!
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I love your website! I am a senior in college and going to be student teaching next year. I have been trying to find websites like yours to learn from and share my ideas with. I am trying to start my blog (truthteachingtheta.blogspot.com) and would love to get some feedback and tips from you. I look forward to reading more posts on here. :)
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Natalie Turbiville
7/28/2013 10:59:45 am
I will check out your website Lauren. Glad that you came over to glimpse at my world. I am excited to keep tabs on your student teaching. Good luck, you choose a fabulous career!
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