Sep 26 2009
A public school teacher encouraged this 11 year old to unleash his talent – speaking to 17,000 teachers. Hear commentary from Maya Angelou, US poet. Despite this talent he is a very average student.
Aug 28 2009
What is it?
Who defines it?
Who owns it?
Is it relevant in a virtual learning world?
Jul 12 2009
Vueduciel-GuV1.pps The photos are from Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Simply stunning.
Highlight the name of the photograper. Copy and paste in your web browser. Select the ling to Arial Photos or Photos from above the earth.
The above link can really set the imagination of students aflame. Ideas that come to mind are for earth science, geography, history, English composition, Art, Archeology etc.
Topics are land erosion, volcanic erosion, the melting of the snows of Kilimanjaro, East Africa, Art in Morocco etc.
http://www.ted.com/talks/yann_arthus_bertrand_captures_fragile_earth_in_wide_angle.html
Apr 17 2009
Three of our teachers at the Hewes Center have been signed up for the Layered Curriculum professional development opportunity offered at St. Bonaventure University by Dr. Kathy Nunley. They are Laurie Wilcox, Valorie DeLeon and Jamie Monaco.
All these teachers are special education certified grades 7-12 and are attending a training workshop focussed on the knowledge that all educational programs are special.
There a three layers in this method, A, B and C. A and B focus on higher thinking skills, problem solving, analysis etc. C deals with understanding, information gathering and retention at the lower levels of student learning. The layered curriculum was initially pioneered in high school classrooms but is adaptable to elementary and middle school as well.
Go to her web site for many free instructional resources.
Apr 17 2009
Susan is still teaching and learing at 47 years old. A spinster, never been married far less been kissed. Has lived with her mother all her life in rural England. You have just got to see her in the following clip!
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