I had my first encounter with a Socratic seminar in my 9th-grade honors English language arts class, after reading Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem. I recall feeling nervous, as we had spent much of the semester preparing, and my teacher (hi, Ms. Granberry!) laid down the foundation that this was a really serious, important event. There […]
Theory of Learning: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation and Inclusive Communities Kelsy LohrCollege of Education, Michigan State UniversityCEP 800: Psychology of Learning in Schools and Other SettingsDr. Brittany DillmanDecember 16, 2024 As a middle school English Language Arts teacher, I am both privileged and burdened to witness the profound impact of education at a critical developmental stage.
Kelsy LohrCollege of Education, Michigan State UniversityEAD 861: Adult LearningDr. A. Emiko BlalockDecember 8, 2024 Abstract The Blue Knight Learning Network is dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families and Oak Park Preparatory Academy (OPPA) in Oak Park, Michigan. Recognizing the challenges low-income families face during the middle school transition, the program uses situative learning theory
Lately, I cannot escape from the phrase “academic rigor” in the context of my 6th grade English Language Arts classroom. How can we raise our test scores? Academic rigor. How will we bridge the gap in our students’ reading levels? Academic rigor. How can we create a guaranteed and viable curriculum? Academic rigor. Fundamentally, I find myself
