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Narrative Writing and Persuasive Writing

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Southbury, CT, resident Dr. Timothy (TJ) Leonard is a professional educator at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City. Timothy Leonard specializes in literacy and critical…

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Creating an Authentic Learning Environment in School

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Creating an Authentic Learning Environment in School

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An assistant professor of academic literacy and linguistics at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Timothy “TJ” Leonard from CT teaches such topics as critical reading and critical thinking. Beyond that, Dr. Leonard founded ConnArtists Concerts in CT.

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Creating an Authentic Learning Environment in School

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An assistant professor of academic literacy and linguistics at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Timothy “TJ” Leonard from CT…

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Timothy Leonard, a passionate educator based in CT, splits his time between consulting at Woodbury Brewing Company and teaching students at the Borough of Manhattan Community College as an assistant professor of academic literacy and linguistics. In addition, Dr. Timothy “TJ” Leonard shares his love of promoting live music events as the founder of ConnArtists Concerts in Southbury, CT.

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Enhancing Reading Motivation for Students

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Enhancing Reading Motivation for Students

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Timothy Leonard is a consultant with Woodbury Brewing Company in Woodbury, CT. He studied administration and supervision at Sacred Heart University.

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Timothy Leonard is a consultant with Woodbury Brewing Company in Woodbury, CT. He studied administration and supervision at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Timothy Leonard is also an educator and studied instructional leadership at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. Timothy TJ Leonard is a progressive educator, and his professional interest includes developmental education and enhancing reading motivation for students.

It is becoming increasingly challenging or teachers and parents to maintain motivation among learners to read and improve comprehension. To get to the bottom of the challenge, it is essential to determine where a student's motivation for reading comes from.

Students who feel a sense of ownership of the reading have higher odds of becoming more engaged in the reading experience. Teachers often create a classroom environment that emphasizes the instructor's authority and ownership of the materials, curriculum, space, and by extension, the learning. Involve the students and they will own the process; they are more likely to see the value of directing their energy and time to reading.

It is essential to begin inculcating a reading culture early in the child's literacy career, even when they may not understand why reading is critical. Building reading motivation early on will help children to grow into more engaged and confident readers.

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Enhancing Reading Motivation for Students

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Timothy Leonard is a consultant with Woodbury Brewing Company in Woodbury, CT. He studied administration and supervision at Sacred Heart University. Dr. Timothy Leonard is also an educator and studied instructional leadership at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, CT. Timothy TJ Leonard is a progressive educator, and his professional interest includes developmental education and enhancing reading motivation for students.