Fall 2016
Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices and Perspectives
Welcome to the Fall 2016 issue of Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices and Perspectives.
From the Editors’ Desk
Welcome to the Fall 2016 issue of Kaleidoscope: Educator Voices and Perspectives.
In This Issue
Professional Development: Literacy Learning
I took a class to develop strategies to better teach literacy in my science classes.
What Makes “Good” Teaching?
I unpacked this question after a difficult year by asking others for their answer.
The Great Teacher Myth
Experiencing a shooting at my school changed the way I view fellow teachers and collaboration.
Teachers’ Lounge: To 403(b) or Not to 403(b)
What are the characteristics of a 403(b) retirement account? What factors may be important in considering whether or not to invest in one?
Learning Spanish in Guatemala
We each traveled to Guatemala to learn Spanish, and our experiences have directly impacted our respective teaching practices.
Teachers are the Worst Students
Most professional development for teachers is terrible, but it doesn’t have to be.
Issue Editors:
About Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope strives to provide readers and writers a public space for discourse and dialogue about the knowledge and expertise of teachers and the complexity of our profession. We believe that teachers are well-positioned to improve education in their classrooms and beyond, and we know the power that storytelling and knowledge sharing can hold in the process of transforming educational outcomes for students.
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