Questions and Suggestions?
Patricia L. Schall
Here are some questions suggested by the blurbs our conference presenters provided in their proposals. Come to the sessions to explore these issues and search for answers that apply to the unique situations in your own classrooms.
How can you deepen students' engagement with texts by viewing them as windows, mirrors, and doors?
How can I organize virtual author visits for my own classroom?
How can I build a culture of independent reading, assess student progress, and still address the standard curriculum of my school?
What role can interactive read-alouds play in supporting student comprehension and building a culture of reading in my classroom?
What kind of digital tools can I use to help students comprehend complex texts and to support their learning from upper elementary through high school?
Is there harmony between English language arts and technology, and what kind of easy-to-apply digital tools can I integrate into the classroom to improve learning?
How can I encourage students to write unique stories starting with two simple words: What if?
How can I provide the attention, encouragement, and challenge students need to become lifelong readers who continue to read for pleasure?
What kind of games, discussions, and self-assessments can I use to improve literacy engagement and create a participatory culture in my classroom?
How can I encourage the free, open discourse fundamental to a democracy and still handle unwanted and offensive speech?
In our current climate where immigration can be a heated topic, what strategies and resources can I use to help students understand the important role immigration continues to play in our culture?
Is poetry dead along with all the poets? Are there resources to help students become better poets and develop their own creative voices?
So many opportunities for learning, networking, and professional enrichment await you at the NJCTE Annual Conference. Register now! Encourage your friends to attend.
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