Latonya's Teaching Strategies and Philosophy

Latonya, an 8th-grade teacher, shares her experience transitioning from virtual to in-person teaching. She highlights a moment with a student that inspired her to share strategies for engaging students in reading, particularly using 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.' She emphasizes the importance of building background knowledge and using multimedia resources. Latonya also discusses the benefits of using an 85-inch Samsung interactive display to enhance lessons, making them more engaging and interactive. She concludes with reflections on teaching and the impact of technology in the classroom.

What subjects does Latonya teach?

• Biology and Chemistry

• Math and Science

• Social Studies, Language Arts, and History

• Physical Education and Art

How did Latonya feel about returning to the classroom?

• Excited and honored

• Disappointed

• Indifferent

• Anxious

What inspired Latonya to share her teaching strategies?

• A student's positive feedback

• A new curriculum requirement

• A teacher's conference

• A book she read

What does Latonya value more than test scores?

• Student engagement and enjoyment

• Classroom decorations

• Administrative approval

• Parental feedback

Why is building background knowledge important according to Latonya?

• It reduces the need for multimedia resources

• It allows students to access the text better

• It helps students finish assignments faster

• It makes grading easier

What additional resource did Latonya use for 'The Boy in the Striped Pajamas'?

• A graphic novel

• A movie and audio version

• A podcast

• A documentary

How many times did Latonya's class read the chapter?

• Once

• Twice

• Three times

• Four to five times

What technology does Latonya plan to use in her classroom?

• A 3D printer

• An 85-inch interactive display

• A smart whiteboard

• Virtual reality headsets

What is Latonya's key to getting kids to love reading?

• Assigning more homework

• Showing her own excitement for reading

• Reducing reading assignments

• Focusing on grammar

What does Latonya hope to achieve with her teaching strategies?

• Faster lesson completion

• Increased student enjoyment of reading

• More classroom control

• Higher test scores