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Cooperative Arithmetic: How to Teach Math as a Social Activity
A master teacher in Anchorage, Alaska, establishes a cooperative-learning environment in an upper-elementary classroom.
Teaching with Passion: Advice for Young Educators
Jonathon Kozol talks about building relationships, fostering creativity, and standing up for students.
Teachers, Like Students, Learn by Doing: Project Learning at Envision Schools
posted by Bob LenzA quote by experiential-education pioneer Kurt Hahn projects brightly onto a large screen: “We are crew, not passengers.” After a brief welcome, the thirty-five new teachers at Envision Schools are asked to respond to the quote in their journals. Then, following some quiet reflection time, the teachers meet their fellow group members.
A Community of Learners: Building a Supportive Learning Environment
posted by Bob LenzRecently, a nationally recognized expert in classroom management visited the campuses of Envision Schools to help coach our teachers. Though he had plenty of advice about how we can make our learning environments more structured so student learning is accelerated, he was also effusive about the sense of respect he witnessed between students, between students and teachers, and between adults in the schools.
Treating Teachers as Professionals: The Value of Adequate Preparation Time
At Sherman Oaks Community Charter School, educators meet daily for ninety minutes of professional development.
Outstanding in Your Field: What It Takes to Be a Great Teacher
posted by Ben JohnsonI am reading a book by Steven Covey called The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness, which he wrote to help organizations and individuals find their voices. The premise of the book is that if you don't do this, you or your organization will not be able to achieve greatness. I highly recommend that you read it, and I will gladly lend it to you when I am done with it, but that is not the focus of this post.
Teaching How to Teach: Coaching Tips from a Former Principal
Key lessons center on connecting and modeling.
Teaching with Tangles: The Barbed Wire Model of Classroom Management
posted by Ben JohnsonI had an epic battle with a tangle of barbed wire a while ago. I'm glad to report that my cuts and scratches are healing nicely, and I'd like to share with you about how this battle revealed to me a number of brilliant truths about classroom management.
Teacher Support: Sherman Oaks Community Charter School
This school provides an unusual amount of support for its faculty, including ninety minutes of collaborative planning time each day.
A Match Made in Cyberspace: The Next Generation of Teachers Will Seek Virtual Support
Online mentoring supports new teachers and rejuvenates veterans.
