Tag: education
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THE LSAT
I signed up for this event because I am interested in hearing what LawHub has to say to students about studying for the LSAT: From my vantage point, I know students who are struggling with reading comprehension, and I recognize the importance of the English Department to the undergraduate Law Department. If you read these…
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TEACHING POETRY
My students are SO bright! They noticed and identified every subversive, poetic image in these lyrics by Sly & The Family Stone. That’s why teaching poetry is so important. I hand out a packet of poems and lyrics, and my students have a full day or two to mark it up, circle, and underline whatever…
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MANIPULATION
When I teach composition at the college level, I tell my students on the first day: “If you have failed this course once, stay after class so you can make an appointment with me.” I hold office hours every day after all my classes for all my students. I give all my students 20 minutes…
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FAKE FAMILY PHOTOS
On the first day of class, I give my students the same direction: “This is the hand signal. [I show them a hand signal] When you see it, quietly gather your belongings and leave the room.” One time, when I saw a student having emotional problems, I used it. After the other students left the…
Mary Louise Penaz 