Take a minute to read the response to the reader question and I would encourage you to explore the link they've included on adapting historical documents for the classroom.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Teaching History for Lower Level Learners
While browsing the website this week, a particular "Ask a Master Teacher" question caught my eye - "Lower Level Learners: Teaching Their Way." I know I am always looking for ways to reach the struggling students in my classes and I thought it was pretty topical considering all the conversations we've had recently in class.
Take a minute to read the response to the reader question and I would encourage you to explore the link they've included on adapting historical documents for the classroom.
Take a minute to read the response to the reader question and I would encourage you to explore the link they've included on adapting historical documents for the classroom.
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I like the idea of changing historical documents, but I fear that some things may be left out for stronger readers. At Fitchburg High, they are always making sure that students have "equal access" to material, so I always think about how to make things so that they are the same for all levels of my students.
ReplyDeleteI think that if I were to adapt a historical document, I would present it in two columns and keep the original format on the left and the "translated" column on the right. This can also be a fun opportunity to put in slang terms (or not) depending on the maturity level of the class.