Making Real-World Connections in the Classroom: Increasing Student Achievement w/Keri Hollingsworth

In this episode of the National New Teacher Support Podcast, host Dr. Terry Ross talks with special guest Ms. Carrie Hollingsworth about the importance of making real world connections for students. Ms. Hollingsworth explains how these connections increase engagement and achievement by helping students understand relevance.

Dr. Ross and Ms. Hollingsworth discuss hands-on strategies teachers can use right away including manipulatives, encouraging student questions, and pulling examples from everyday life. Ms. Hollingsworth emphasizes letting student questions develop naturally.

Whether you're a new teacher looking for engagement ideas or a veteran teacher seeking new perspectives, this conversation will leave you excited to help your students connect their learning to their own lives. Tune in for practical tips from two passionate educators.

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