Elizabeth FonferekUnit Planning: a skill in progressPlanning for InstructionDec 13, 20174Dec 13, 20174
Elizabeth FonferekReflections from a Historians DeskDuring my past few years as a teacher I have been able to reflect on my growth inside and outside the classroom. The first year of teaching…Dec 6, 2017Dec 6, 2017
Elizabeth FonferekTo Sit Beside and Encourage InquirySitting beside our students and engaging them in authentic intellectual work takes on various forms. Students have different needs and are…Nov 29, 20172Nov 29, 20172
Elizabeth FonferekChoosing the Right Connection to ModernityThe first quarter is officially over and the second quarter has begun. Seventh grade scholars are beginning to embark on the great journey…Nov 8, 20173Nov 8, 20173
Elizabeth FonferekConquering the Fear of FailureUpon entering my fourth year in the teaching world I finally felt like I had a grip on the whole, being-an-educator. In previous years few…Oct 25, 20173Oct 25, 20173
Elizabeth FonferekA War of Deception, Lies, and HardshipsWorld War II is often associated with words such as Holocaust, Hitler, Nazis, and the extermination of over 6 million Jews. The World War…Oct 11, 20173Oct 11, 20173
Elizabeth FonferekDemocratic Literacy Inside the ClassroomTwo skills I emphasize in the classroom are the ability to think critically and identify main ideas or the gist. Pushing students to…Sep 13, 2017Sep 13, 2017
Elizabeth FonferekSocial studies are happening all around us.We all do social studies. As a teacher I often start homeroom with CNN 10 student news. In the morning I immediately check my phone for any…Sep 12, 20174Sep 12, 20174
