Focusing on: Language and Communication One of the questions that I’m very interested in and researching in Master of Education program is related to the benefits and impact of parent involvement on student achievement.  If you search scholarly articles, you’ll find numerous studies that demonstrate how parent involvement can positively impact academic achievement.  For example, Epstein and Sanders’ research study of 2000 found a strong correlation between parent involvement and students’ scholastic achievement.  So, what’s the problem,…

As a teacher I’ve often spent (wasted) a considerable amount of valuable in-class time reminding students to use technology responsibly. Teaching in a modern world comes with its challenges. Using technology in the classroom is not only recommended, but it’s preferred by many teachers and encouraged by school boards. In fact, I can’t remember a single job interview where I wasn’t asked the famous question: “How would you incorporate technology to help students achieve their learning goals?”…

If you have a reluctant reader at home, you’re probably wondering what you can do to help him/her develop a reading habit. As a teacher, I’ve met a number of students who didn’t enjoy reading. I tried different strategies to engage students and encourage them to read more. Here are some suggestions on developing reading habits that you might want to try with your children or learners. IDENTIFY YOUR READERS Walk into a grade 11 English class…