Introduction

Introduction

This summer, I am preparing to teach intensive reading to middle school students. Last year I taught intensive reading in grades 6 & 7, and I am anticipating a similar set of grades. An important point of reference in this blog is that I am entering my second year of teaching, therefore a great deal of my explorations and interests have been spurred by last year's experience. The purpose of this blog is to capture my reflections on my classroom and my research process. I am preparing an action research project for my classes this year that explores the following question:

How can I increase my students' engagement in reading through the use of collaborative teaching strategies?

So, you'll often be reading about my research related to collaboration in the classroom - specifically with students who are labeled "struggling readers." I also aim to post articles and other references that might be of interest to other readers that have assisted my teaching practice. I plan to post about my reflections and experiences this year, using this space to gather thoughts and reflect on my classroom and research.