Portraits in Emotional Awareness Claudia Marshall Shelton Sept. 2000, Vol. When students become aware of their emotional competencies, they better understand and improve their natural learning dynamics in the classroom. Reworking the Workshop for Math and Science Daniel Heuser Sept. 2000, Vol. The writing workshop has become a popular way to help students learn the craft of writing by actively engaging in the writing process. In a similar way, math and science workshops also create environments in which students ask questions, discover answers, and work at their own pace and according to their developmental levels.
Studies show that young learners outperformed their nonworkshop counterparts.
The Art of the Reading Workshop Wendy Towle September 2000, Vol. Even the most experienced teachers can struggle to meet all students' reading needs. A principal and former 5th grade teacher describes the Reading Workshop she developed and refined over five years to meet the individual reading abilities and needs of her students. The author describes and provides classroom examples of these components. She also offers advice for assessment, such as keeping anecdotal records of a student's progress and helping students develop records of their own achievements.