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Second-Grade Teacher at Canaan Elementary in Patchogue, New York, June 18, 2015

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Courtesy of NPR, Gregory, Christopher, "One Teacher's Quest To Build Language Skills ... And Self-Confidence," National Public Radio (NPR), 18 June 2015

Description

These photographs show Thomas Whaley working with his second-grade students as they learn English throughout the year. Whaley is shown in his classroom at Canaan Elementary in Patchogue, New York.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What do teachers need to be good at their job?
  • How is this job the same as jobs in the 1900 and 1950? How is it different?
  • About 11 percent of elementary teachers are men. What might be some reasons for this number?

Citation Information

Gregory, Christopher, "One Teacher's Quest To Build Language Skills ... And Self-Confidence," National Public Radio (NPR), 18 June 2015. Courtesy of NPR