by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 21, 2022 | Deaf, Early Childhood, language, learning, Literacy, Strategies, teaching
In the past, Language Deprivation was a term unique to children who have been severely isolated and denied access to typical human experience. This article is a guide for teachers of Deaf or Hard of Hearing children defining the terms and outlining practical steps for...
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 21, 2022 | Math, Strategies, teaching
Support provided by early childhood educators can put students on a path that will lead to success in math for years to come. Click here to start building math student resilience.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 20, 2022 | captioned video, comprehension, described, distance learning, instruction, learning, Math, teaching
A resource page from Described and Captioned Media Programs (DCMP) the uses practical examples and realistic models to provide students with an accessible context for mathematical concepts.
by Oran Tkatchov | Jan 12, 2022 | instruction, learning, Strategies
Do you know your students? Do you REALLY know your students? Are you aware of the “cultural capital” (Pierre Bourdieu) your students have the potential to bring to—in fact, a gift to—the classroom? Cultural capital can be present in several forms, but in this...
by Oran Tkatchov | Dec 8, 2021 | learning, teaching
Decades of teaching social studies, math, biology, English, French, and journalism taught this teacher that no matter what the subject, getting high school students excited about it was the key to learning. The article outlines some tricks to getting the kids engaged...