Meghan DoughertyCreating a Personal User’s ManualHow do you get people to know you quickly — your likes, dislikes, communication style, how you make decisions and like to work?Aug 11, 2018Aug 11, 2018
Meghan DoughertyWhat Bootcamp Can Teach Us about Motivation & DifferentiationHere I am at 5 am on a cold, dark morning doing endless (Endless!!!) push ups, followed by burpees, followed by a 100-yard sprint. Why…May 25, 2018May 25, 2018
Meghan DoughertyThe power of ISNs — Writing to LearnInteractive student notebooks (ISNs) can be a powerful way for students to take and store their notes. The key component of these notebooks…Oct 27, 2017Oct 27, 2017
Meghan DoughertyCreating a Visual, Student-Centered, Language-Rich Classroom EnvironmentOne of the best ways to create a language-rich environment in the classroom is through anchor charts or other visual supports that provide…Sep 18, 20172Sep 18, 20172
Meghan DoughertyBenefits of Joining a Professional OrganizationOnce the school year kicks off, teachers get immersed in the day-to-day work of educating students. In the daily stress and effort of…Aug 16, 2017Aug 16, 2017
Meghan DoughertySecrets to a Successful Socratic SeminarSocratic seminars are an instructional tool that many teachers see value in, yet implement infrequently. What’s the hang up?Feb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017
Meghan DoughertyHandling Controversy in the ClassroomThe recent election has created many teachable moments, but has also proven to be highly divisive both across the nation as well as within…Nov 29, 2016Nov 29, 2016
Meghan Dougherty5 Things I Learned at the Texas Council for the Social Studies Conference1. Texans are friendly and generous.Oct 16, 20161Oct 16, 20161
Meghan DoughertyHow to integrate writing as a daily practice in social studies?Social studies educators want students to develop good writing skills. Writing is one of the best ways to assess what students understand…Sep 26, 20162Sep 26, 20162
Meghan DoughertyinRRISD Secondary Social StudiesReasons 2016–17 will be my best school year yetA new school year brings new possibilities. While our students get excited about their new fall wardrobe, seeing old friends and making new…Sep 6, 2016Sep 6, 2016