I revisited my roots a bit this week by putting myself in a new teacher's shoes and looking at the "Pennsylvania Standard Teaching Application." On the very last page of the application, there are 3 essay choices. I was immediately drawn to one that asked, "What are the qualities of an effective educator?" I challenged myself to create a list of qualities that don't go beyond the one page maximum (as my colleagues here at The Educator's Room might tell you, have I have a tendency to be more v...| The Educators Room
What is a Reader's Theater? It is a teacher-written and directed play that applies directly to your content area of study.| The Educators Room
As a museum educator, I work with all types of learners. Multimodal teaching is a phrase I hear on a consistent basis - and as a kinesthetic learner myself, I'm thrilled to use different styles to teach. I'm excited to see each new group and be a part of the class dynamic. My lessons and tours are planned with different learning styles in mind and ready to be adapted for any group.| The Educators Room