Tag Archives: Margins

STEM Through Another Lens

Posted on November 10, 2021 by mischlml

Despite encompassing a wide range of careers, the fields of STEM often display characteristics associated with institutionalized discrimination against minorities. The Current State of STEM It would be an extreme understatement to simply say that STEM careers are disproportionately filled … Continue reading →

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Marching To The Margins

Posted on September 30, 2021 by mischlml

Audio Transcript What does it mean to “Teach in the Margins?” “Teaching in the Margins” recognizes that harmony is not found in a homogeneous society, but rather, is found within that beautiful chaos found naturally in the margins of the … Continue reading →

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The Road Less Traveled: Teaching in the Margins

Posted on September 19, 2018 by murraypk

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? What does teaching in the margins mean? To really understand the concept of teaching in the margins, you’ve got to learn a few things first; Margins only exist in comparison to the center. Margins are found … Continue reading →

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Ecotone of the Classroom

Posted on September 19, 2018 by seballmd

Teaching in the Margins Being an effective science teacher means more than being knowledgable in your science demand.  Effective science teaching is making deep connections with your students and acknowledging the diversity everyone brings. How can you accomplish this? By … Continue reading →

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Margins: Not Just for Paper Anymore

Posted on September 19, 2018 by thomasbs

One of the worst nightmares for teachers (and greatest pleasures of students) is getting off-topic. However, there is a good way to get off-topic, and it often involves more learning than what would have happened in the first place. This … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: The Struggle

Posted on April 22, 2018 by rohlfswe

Howdy bloggers, Welcome back to the last installment of An Interesting Perspective for the semester. I know I’ve been less consistent these past few weeks, but things have been hectic. Today though, we’re back on track and here to discuss … Continue reading →

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Make Me Excited

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Shay

Getting students engaged with a lesson can be the hardest thing about teaching. You can come up with the most engaging things possible, and then realize that it will cost way too much to actually carry out. Obviously, we can’t … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Perspective: Left of Center

Posted on September 15, 2017 by rohlfswe

Howdy Bloggers, Welcome back to the second installment of An interesting Perspective. This week we will be discussing the idea of teaching in the margins, and the importance behind this concept. Take a look at the pictures above. What are … Continue reading →

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Leave the Center

Posted on September 15, 2017 by angelokm

To the left is a blank piece of paper awaiting for a student to take notes on. The paper is made up of the center and the margins. The center is where the student writes their lecture notes and the … Continue reading →

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Teaching in the Moment

Posted on September 14, 2017 by mulligmg

To be a teacher, you have to have some skills in acting and improv. Does this mean teachers just “act” like they know what they’re doing and hope for the best? Not exactly. To be an organized teacher, you have … Continue reading →

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