In Uganda, classroom lessons are conducted by way of teachers at the head of the classroom leading the discussion or dictating notes, while students sit in rows. At the end of the session students are given an opportunity to ask questions for clarification on any issues they need to understand. This method however, does not […]
Tag: Teaching
It’s always an uphill task teaching children language and literature. In Uganda, one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world, we have over 50 native languages, and official communications are delivered in English and Swahili. Children have to transition from their mother tongues, then to English and before long they adopt slang, or […]
I’m a fan of the writing workshop. That means I also write with my students, and I allow plenty of time for students to conference with me and with each other. I also provide models of what good writing looks like — and lots of them. Here’s what the classroom writing process looks like: Brainstorming (Think […]
Transformation requires a journey for teachers toward great educational rewards for students. Knowing how to craft learning experiences that meld technology with the curriculum is key to crafting digital-age lessons. As digital tools are integrated seamlessly with sound pedagogical practice, a new classroom culture emerges. This is a culture focused on student-centered, personalized learning and […]