Dr. Mooney recently learned how one district addressed their remote learning challenges in the spring. Perhaps their solutions will inspire you as you prepare for the fall semester!
As we begin this challenging school year, teachers must work together to meet the needs of students and families. Regardless of your level of experience, you have something to offer that your colleagues need!
Edpuzzle.com is a free resource that provides a way for teachers to tailor videos and comprehension checks to meet the varied needs of their English learners. How could you use it in your classes this fall? Dr. Mooney provides an introduction to this...
Read what Dr. Stephen Krashen told Dr. Mooney about teaching reading today. Many of his ideas have remained steady over the years while others have adapted to the current effects of standardized curriculum and assessment.
Follow along while Dr. Mooney demonstrates how to use a few simple tips to write comprehensible letters to English Learner families. The benefits to family engagement will far outweigh the time you invest!
What can an educator do when English Learners seem to be stuck in their language development? Dr. Mooney provides several suggestions to implement in your classroom.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What is it like to be a newcomer student in a U.S. school? Dr. Mooney reviews a powerful non-fiction account that provides insight into students’ lives.
Catch up on reading Dear Dr. Mooney articles this summer! What do you do when a student new to the English language arrives in your classroom? Read this week’s catch up article for a few suggestions.
Schools sometimes look for outside resources to help them address the problems they face. However, developing healthy partnerships with the community surrounding the school may be a more effective route to the solutions they need.
Families have the right to be included in significant decisions about their child’s education. The key to embracing this principle is for educators to be willing to give up a measure of their control.
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Infographic April 27, 2021
Thanks for the Phonology infographic! Very helpful info for me and my district!
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Artist’s/Writer’s Workshop November 14, 2020
The Universal Language of Pictures: A Critical Tool for Advancing Student Writing by Beth Olshansky provides a strong rationale for leading students to begin their writing projects with artwork. You can read my article about a few of her ideas, but w...
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Just a thank you! October 28, 2020
Enjoyed learning about this alternative to frontloading vocabulary. I think there are many teachers out there who teach using a discovery method like you shared in the magnetism lesson example, but they don’t realize the importance of connectin...
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