Read More“It is important to reach students where they are, not where we want them to be. And it is important to provide feedback in a way that makes students want to hear it; when students crave feedback, they can learn the most. In the language classroom, this means finding a way to correct students’ errors in a way that makes them invite correction without feeling self-conscious.”
Teaching reflection on Learning, Caring, and Cake
Read More“There is always value in creating a welcoming environment and including some low-stakes activities and assignments that make students want to learn, put joy in their learning, and boost their confidence.”
What is a teacher and what does she teach?
Read More“For some, being a teacher is about having an opportunity to teach others and to impart knowledge and skills. I hope that I did that, of course, but for me, teaching was more about continuing to learn, spending quality time with other learners and trying to create the best possible environment in which we could all learn. . . Most significant to me was the prospect of cultivating a positive relationship with each student.”