Highest Aspirations

In the second of a 2 part series, we continue our conversation with Eddie Williams, the teacher featured in Helen Thorpe’s book The Newcomers.  How might teachers handle the draw of smartphones, texting, social media in their classes, particularly when working with English learners and newcomers? What is the appropriate balance between structure and agency when working with English learners? How do effective coaches encourage new teachers to increase their impact without becoming overwhelmed? All that and what Eddie hopes readers will take away from the book.  We pick up right where we left off with a discussion about one of the most common challenges that all teachers face.  For more information about the episode and the resources Eddie recommends, please visit Ellevation's ELL Community.