Category Archives: Personal
Good news
Looks like I’ll be required to make more blog posts this semester for my one graduate class. So, for all my fans out there, you get your wish. There will be a weekly blog (or vlog) post on Fridays this … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Class assignment, Education, Personal, Student Teaching, Teaching
Student motivation: Part I
I was going to title this something like “Who to blame when it comes to student motivation,” but the word “blame” seemed too negative. And I couldn’t think of anything creative because I thought it might take away from the … Continue reading
Telling students about the learning process
Been awhile since my last post, but things are going great. I’ve been observed quite a few times already by both my university supervisor and my mentor. And they both thing I’m progressing at a rapid rate, which is a … Continue reading
Motivating students to do their homework, to read
Today, I had this tweet about my students not doing their homework and reading. A little background: it’s a college in the high school classroom. So, basically, students are expected to do the college amount of reading (say, on average, … Continue reading
What’s this #pitt_enged stuff?
If you’re following me on Twitter, you’ve probably noticed a hashtag I’ve been using lately. The #pitt_enged tag is a result of one of my classes, where us English education MATs and PYs are supposed to chronicle our thoughts, feelings, … Continue reading
Filed under Blogging, Class assignment, Education, English, Media, Personal, Social Media, Teaching, Twitter
Making connections with students
If you think teaching is hard, try being a student-teacher – or as Pitt likes to call us MATS, interns. You’re the one who is hovering around the classroom, not saying much and trying your hardest to both fit in … Continue reading
What do you believe about the teaching of English?
This is from one of my first assignments in my M.A.T. program. I figure my blog could also be used as place to share my thoughts as I work toward my degree – and then even further. This is a … Continue reading
Filed under Class assignment, Classroom management, Education, English, Journalism, Personal, Teaching, Writing
