Tag Archives: funds of knowledge

Re-framing conversations about disengaged students

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Beyond The Apple

At a recent professional learning session on re-engaging disengaged students, we asked participants to describe a disengaged learner using just a few words on a Post-it. We then placed the notes on a whiteboard. Then, as people grabbed coffee and … Continue reading →

Posted in Linking Assessment to Learning | Tagged accountability, appreciatiev inquiry, disengaged students, edcuational change, feedback, formative assessment, funds of knowledge, learning potential, professional development, professional learning communities, re-engaging students, responsive learning environments | Leave a comment

Using the Poems and Songs of Home Language as Anchors for Literacy Learning

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Beyond The Apple

The potential of using home language as an entry point to school literacy learning is an important topic for a professional learning conversation. Home language is situated in the heart of a community. The vocabulary, structures, and rhythms of one’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Culturally Responsive Teaching | Tagged childhood poems and songs, community knowledge, Creole home languages, Creole songs, funds of knowledge, home language, language learning, literacy learning, oral language, personal thesaurus | 1 Comment

Tag Archives: funds of knowledge

Re-framing conversations about disengaged students

Using the Poems and Songs of Home Language as Anchors for Literacy Learning

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