Questions for Textbook Companies – 2
Robert starts out by presenting some questions he had read on the moretprs listserve: On the moretprs Yahoo group, one of the members made inquiry about
Questions for Textbook Companies – 1
It's odd that the big textbook companies have held dominion over our profession for so long. It's even more odd how the annual ACTFL conference,
Robert Harrell on AP Changes
In many ways the new AP exam is better than the old one. There is no cloze exercise, and there are no discrete-item grammar questions.
Zoom Trainings
For those doing the Star, I am beginning the Zoom trainings on how to use it over winter break. The information is on my website.
COVID Prayer – 10
So thank you for renewing our courage today, Lord. Thank you for reminding us to just put our trust in you each day and get
The US Department of State on Rigor (article by Robert Harrell):
An academic program is rigorous when there is: depth and integrity of inquiry: Many teachers have expressed concern that there is too much curricular material to
COVID Prayer – 9
It feels a little lighter now. Maybe we can really do it. Whether we win or not, all that is up to you, as the
What Can We Do?
Some kids engage at the right amount. Some too much. What about the kids who withdraw? It is my position that, generally, kids who withdraw
COVID Prayer – 8
Some of us are lying wounded with varying degrees of injuries, the mental kind of injuries that take so long to heal. It’s hard to
A Philosophy of Language Instruction in High School – Robert Harrell
In developing and articulating a philosophy of language instruction, or instruction of any kind for that matter, a good place to start is at the