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Inclusion: Try a Workshop Style Approach
Workshop style teaching involves presenting a lesson to the whole group, releasing students to practice the lesson skills presented, working individually with students and small groups during the work period in order to learn more about what the students can … Continue reading
An Ideal Learner’s Workshop
I love workshop style teaching, probably because it empowers children, and teachers, to learn in ways that best suit them. It is student-centered, can be self-directed, and is easy, easy, easy, to differentiate to meet the needs of everyone. A … Continue reading
13 Characteristics of Integrated Instruction
1. Reading: students read (and write) in order to find out new information which they share with their peers. 2. Writing: students learn a style of writing related to the theme and create and publish a final product in that … Continue reading
Pot of Gold
When I was working with remedial students, I used monthly themed “flashcards” to help them practice specific words or skills we were working on at the time. Although I didn’t use flashcards much in my regular classrooms, I found they … Continue reading
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Inclusion–Integrate your Instruction!
Integrating instruction across all subject areas provides a lot of structure and support for students who find school-learning difficult. The day is focused on one particular subject which the children are exploring and evaluating through reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking, … Continue reading


