Hi EDUC 513 classmates! My name is Kimmy Wentling. I am getting a dual degree in special and general education. This is my first year teaching and I teach at P.S. 63 in the south Bronx. I am the general education teacher in a K/1 CTT classroom. I did my undergrad at NYU and got my BFA in photography and imaging and psychology. My school follows the Scott Foresman social studies curriculum and I've found myself a little dissapointed about the lack of hands on activities for the students. I'm very intersted in learning ways to engage my students in teaching them social studies. This is my third online class and I consider myself decent at navigating technology. I'm looking forward to meeting and collaborating with you!
-Kimmy
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Hi Kimmy-
ReplyDeleteMy school uses the Scott Foresman social studies curriculum too, and I am also disappointed in the lack of hands-on activities. I think a big part of the reason it isn't very engaging is that it lacks meaningful context for my urban English Language Learners...Anyway, I look forward to collaborating with you and finding ways to make this curriculum more engaging.
Take care,
Adrienne
Hi Kim,
ReplyDeleteFor those unfamiliar with the classification, would you explain what a CTT classroom is? Also, would you add a sentence to describe the Scott Foresman curriculum for those who have not been exposed to it?
Thanks