Innovative Teaching

Posted on May 21st, 2009 by Debra

After I described the Process of Elimination to a student as a test-taking technique, I asked her to describe what she thought it meant. She said, “Is that like when you slash the trash?” I’m sure there was a great teacher behind what she said, so wherever you are, congratulations! Your clever sayings and presentation style work!!!

It is a relief to hear that learning doesn’t have to be dry with technical terms and boring examples. Here are two ideas from teachers who contribute to innovative ways of teaching. We can all learn from their example…

Flocabulary: using Hip Hop in the classroom

and

Mr. Duey’s Fraction Rap

If something this exciting is happening in your school or community, share it! When all is said and done, all we want is to use techniques that work to make the material stick.

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