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Pssst...What's Hiding in Your Curriculum?

Oct 7, 2014

Explore the hidden curriculum-the learning that occurs every day, out of sight, as students are shaped by their environmental experiences.

Breaking Bad: 3 Ways to Change Ineffective Teaching Habits

Sep 3, 2014

Once upon a time, there was a giraffe, caged in and confined to the space within the bars. There was no way out imaginable. After years, the bars became familiar, expected, and maybe even comfortable for the giraffe. Sadly, when the cage was eventually opened, the giraffe did not flee. Instead, it bashed its head against the bars over and over...

The Teacher Who Couldn't Read - True story

Aug 4, 2014

Difficult to imagine, but a true story! In the just-posted August issue of Teachers.Net Gazette:

The Teacher Who Couldn’t Read - By Owen M. Griffith - an incredible story!

Now You See It

by brad

Jul 25, 2014

Recently finished this book by Cathy Davidson. Now You See It.

At times it bogged down for me, but it had some very interesting ideas about how schools should be run in the 21st century, especially the idea of "crowdsourcing," a la Wikipedia.

brad

Introverted Children in Extroverted Schools

Jul 21, 2014

Some of the most misunderstood aspects of introverted temperaments, and how teachers can help introverts succeed in the classroom.

How Children Succeed:

by KL

Dec 28, 2012

As a long time lurker, I have been looking forward to reading your discussion on How Children Succeed. How are you all enjoying/learning from it?

KL

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brad On 12/30/12, KimKca wrote: > I shall be posting some thoughts today! Thanks for asking. I > think we've all been busy with holidays and stuff. Looking > forward to a good conversation! > > Kim

Just finished this book. Ready when you are.

bra

Jul 12, 2013

brad On 7/12/13, brad wrote: > On 12/30/12, KimKca wrote: >> I shall be posting some thoughts today! Thanks for asking. I >> think we've all been busy with holidays and stuff. Looking >> forward to a good conversation! >> >> Kim > > > Just finished this book. Ready when you are. > > bra

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Jul 6, 2014

The Responsive Classroom: A Practical Approach ...

The Responsive Classroom: A Practical Approach for Teaching Children to Care by Dr. Belinda Gimbert:

[excerpt] Approaching issues of classroom management and discipline is much more than what teachers do when children break rules and misbehave. Rather than simply reacting to problems, we need to establish an ongoing social curriculum, we n...See More

Jun 23, 2014

In Finland, Students Always Have Time for Bathroom Breaks

Jun 8, 2014

Tim Walker is an American educator now teaching in Finland. He blogs about the contrasts between American and Finnish schools. His latest entry begins, "Nothing should ever get in the way of bathroom breaks for students, right? Think again..."

Click below to read the rest, then share with friends!

Question about Differentiation

by Marcia3GA

Dec 5, 2010

So glad to be back on here with voices of reason and thoughtfulness...I bring to you a question, I think a very basic question and your answers will help me affirm or confront my own beliefs:

How do you show differentiation in a writing workshop?

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Marcia3GA On 12/05/10, Marcia3GA wrote: > Judy, not trying to trick you, but needed a voice of reason.

"Trick you' may be not the best way to put it. The question was so basic... and I knew that, and I know you know of my background with reading and writing workshop so question may have seemed out of place.

Dec 5, 2010

judy5ca LOL, Marcia. I thought I knew what you meant. I thought you wanted to check, meaning get a response before you posted your opinion. I'm glad you let me know we agree! Judy

On 12/05/10, Marcia3GA wrote: > On 12/05/10, Marcia3GA wrote: >> Judy, not trying to trick you, but needed a voice of reason. > > "Trick you' may be not t...See More

Dec 5, 2010