Since this year’s theme for Black History month is “The Black Family” I wanted to share a story of personal significance. A story to remember the family leaders that faced challenges and carved paths that set the foundation for generations to come. My uncle, Lemuel Collins, integrated Subiaco Academy in Arkansas in the fall ofContinue reading “Black History Month”
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GroupMaker – Building Classroom Culture and Professional Skills through ensuring group variety
A key staple of my classroom is utilizing the profession-based learning. This PBL model helps me to build a classroom culture where the expectations are high and a collaborative attitude prevails. Similar to problem-based learning, project-based learning, and place-based learning, students work in small groups, on authentic problems. These projects give students a chance toContinue reading “GroupMaker – Building Classroom Culture and Professional Skills through ensuring group variety”
The fear and humiliation brought by corporal punishment is not acceptable in our schools
The fear and humiliation brought by corporal punishment is not acceptable in our schools. This event has further disintegrated KR’s engagement in school and if other school districts are utilizing corporal punishment as a disciplinary tool, they are likely working against the success and achievement of Arkansas students.
Utilizing a Makerspace to incorporate Marzano’s Generating and Testing Hypotheses Instructional strategy
While Makerspaces seem like new concepts, these initiatives are deeply rooted in Constructivist educational theories
Racial Stress in Schools: Curriculum Literature Review
Steps educators can take to take a leading role in alleviating racial stress in classrooms and schools.
Imel Learning 