In that case, there are several projects teachers can undertake this summer to improve their curriculum. Summer vacation is a touchy area for many teachers. What will assist you next year requires nothing more than a radio, VCR, and a local newsstand. First, go to your local bookstore and ask what is popular with your age of students today. If you do not want to buy the books or magazines, sit down and read them.
Many bookstores sell refreshments and offer relaxing places for such activities.
Second, while you drive around town this summer, adjust your radio stations to what is popular with your students. For many of you, a gallon of the pink stuff might be required before subjecting yourself to such sounds. As mentioned above, this will allow you, as the teacher, to better understand how your students think. Lastly, the inclusion of movie bits into your lessons is by far the most effective way to reach your students. All students go to the movies on a regular basis and, for the most part, believe everything they see.