Monday, January 10, 2011

ASCD Inservice: What Challenges Do Today's English Teachers Face?

ASCD Inservice: What Challenges Do Today's English Teachers Face?

What Challenges Do Today's English Teachers Face?

Great English/language arts teachers are in high demand, but with the profession comes a range of challenges from increased testing to differentiating instruction for a wide range of reading and writing levels and navigating changing technology.

Last week's Subject Matters article from CNN.com outlines some of the big decision points facing today's English/language arts teachers:

  • Teach test-taking skills or trust that well-taught curriculum is the best preparation.
  • How to make time for student-interest reading and academic reading.