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   I enjoy teaching because it allows me to interact with students and is a logical extension of the research I have accomplished. I have learned that students must meet an instructor half-way to reaching their goals as a student. My goal as an educator is to encourage all students to actively participate in-class activities.

  My philosophy on teaching and student evaluation are to give students many opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned instead of what they do not know. This allows me to identify students who are having problems in class, and ensure that such students would have the opportunity for extra-help. Furthermore, my overall teaching philosophy is based  on two principles which are supported extensively in the published literature, namely that:

(a) active student learning strongly influences student-learning outcomes, and 

(b) assessment procedures strongly influence student acquisition of knowledge

Contact Information:

The best ways to contact me are:

• Email: makalal@mcduffie.k12.ga.us
• Google classroom / Remind: (see the codes to the right of this page)
• You may also call the school at 706-986-4200.  However, you will receive the most immediate response from email and/or Google classroom / Remind.

Classroom Expectations:

1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Ready to Learn

   My classroom is a community. First and foremost, I value the addition of every voice, unique perspective, and the rights of each individual to learn. I believe in protecting that community. Therefore, we will abide by the THS Student Handbook and we will exceed expectations. But, more importantly, we will protect each other's right to a safe space to be heard and a safe learning environment.

Discipline Philosophy:

1. Talk to the student
2. Talk to the parent
3. Detention
4. Conference/Referral