Teaching and Writing Poetry

Writing Poetry is about Choice: Poetry is shorter than prose, so the writer must pick the most powerful and precise language possible to pack the punch. Into my toolbox, I pack an idea, a feeling, a poetic structure, and a thesaurus. The Idea: An idea is a topic you would…

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Emotional Preferences for Learning

How do I like to study? Sometimes we forget that the internal emotional factors of motivation, responsibility, persistence, and structure play an important part in the learning process.  When we understand our learning style preferences, we can find ways to take full advantage of our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. …

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Environmental Preferences for Learning

Where Do You Like to Study? When I attended high school, students all sat in straight-back chairs with attached wooden desks under fluorescent lights.  Some students prefer a structured environment for learning, but not me! Once I returned home, I threw my books on the floor of my room, propped…

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Teach with Learning Styles in Mind

This post contains affiliate links. Targeting Learning Styles in your presentation and learning activities can make a huge difference to your students.  They will learn faster, understand better, and be less frustrated.  This may even help solve some behavioral issues.  Proponents of Learning Style Theory say you should see improvements…

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