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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Paul Fitchett is a third-year doctoral student in the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education. Paul is the social studies instructional methods instructor in the Masters of Arts in Teaching program. His research interests include social studies pedagogy, teacher retention/attrition policy, and immigration education. Paul taught high school social studies for six years in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Wake County School systems.

Resources created by Paul Fitchett

Reaching Latinos through social studies
In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 4.1
Teachers can help immigrant students feel more comfortable in the classroom by basing social studies lessons on students' own knowledge and backgrounds.
By Paul Fitchett.