Friday, July 8, 2011
Super Excited
As I am reading Helping Students Motivate Themselves as one of my choice books for EDL 719, I am finding myself smiling and really excited to apply some of Ferlazzo's techniques with my freshmen team taught class. I am still planning to turn that class into project-based and this book offers lesson plans that I think will motivate all students, but especially students who are labeled as 'slow.' I just wanted to share that I am super excited as I am reading this book. Finally, a book that not just tells and explains why teachers need to change but tells HOW to change and offers lesson plans and templates :)
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I bought this one too, but haven't started it. I am really glad to hear that you are finding it inspiring. I'll bump it up to the next read, behind Cognitive Surplus.
ReplyDeleteMary Swinford-Berns
So glad to share your excitement! I look forward to hearing more of your ideas! Like you, I appreciate when the explanations are clear with templates. Sounds like you found a great resource!
ReplyDeleteMary- Cognitive Surplus was also a good book. It had some interesting comparisons.
ReplyDeleteKristen-I plan to post more about the book later today!