#InstructionalMomentMonday aims to recognize great instructional moments in Ohio County Schools and provide feedback on how to keep the instruction going at home!
Mark Lindsay is a history teacher at Warwood School in his 20th year of instruction. Lindsay is well known not only for his teaching instruction, but for the way he teaches: “He makes class so enjoyable. He takes stressful situations and makes them not stressful,” a student reports. “He tells us stories and keeps things interesting,” another student adds.
A visit with 8th grade WV History today showed an active and engaged class. As students work to practice identifying the counties in WV, Lindsay states, “You have to come up with a strategy that makes sense to your head.” Lindsay works to recognize each student who has created a phrase or mnemonic that helps them remember the locations in our state. “Tucker is tucked underneath a county,” one student states. “Hear me out…Lincoln county kind of looks like Abraham Lincoln,” another student states with a smile.
“I challenge them to come up with something that works for them. When they create their own associations, they’re more likely to remember it,” Lindsay states.
In addition to state practice, students are working on a cross-curricular art and history project. Aligning with unit 10 in their textbook, students have been tasked with creating an inn or tavern. They must create it, name it, identify the city, road, price, and create a WV-Themed advertisement geared toward tourism.
Thank you Mr. Lindsay for emphasizing strong study skills and of course, pride in our state. We appreciate all you do!
Encourage students to come up with their own phrases or lines when studying to help them remember specific skills. No matter the subject, good study skills can last a lifetime!
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