Roadblocks

Barriers (perceived or real) that inhibit classroom success


Presenter: Dr. Joan Rhodes

1. What is a Roadblock? – ideas for turning roadblocks into positive learning experiences.
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2. Dealing with Challenging Colleagues and Administrators – making positive experiences out of negative challenges from colleagues and administrators.
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Dr. Joan Rhodes is an assistant professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning at VCU. Her research interests focus on early literacy development, the use of hypertext and study skills, as well as new and emerging literacies. She is also involved in research concerning assessment and instructional strategies for remediation of reading difficulties.