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241 days ago
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.. One man, a CEO of a large company, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?" He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: "Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach." To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?" Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I make?" (She paused for a second, then began...) "Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like a Medal of Honor. I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental. You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each ...
267 days ago
Differentiation is just as important in teaching good study strategies as it is to teach the materials to be studied. Everyone is different, different methods work for different people. As a teacher we need to utilize whatever it takes to enhance student learning. We will differentiate by Readiness , Interest , & Learning Styles . (Does this sound familiar?) Readiness Are they “ready” to learn? We must assess what they know in order to teach them what they need to know. At each grade level, incoming students have vastly different levels of ability and understanding. At the beginning of the school term, as well as at the beginning of each unit of instruction, the teacher may not know what students have been taught and what they have retained. Pre-assessment is a useful tool that can help determine what needs to be reviewed, emphasized, or introduced for the first time. After students have taken a pre-test, the ...
282 days ago
1. Ho w does the school & teacher expectations influence student achievement? 2. How does the diverse student population challenge teacher instruction? 3. How does a standards-based classroom improve schools and what are the steps to implementation? 4. What are the researched based instructional practices proven to be most effective in meeting standards? High Expectations 1) Personal relationships in which teachers and other school staff communicate to students, 'This work is important; I know you can do it; I won't give up on you' (Howard, 1990). 2) Schools also communicate expectations in the way they structure and organize learning (Weinstein et al., 1991). Teachers who teach to a broad range of learning styles and multiple intelligences communicate that the school values the unique ...
304 days ago
I went to the Bartow's Schoolhouse Players show - “ Putin on the Ritz”. Here is a link on Irvin Berlin. The rest are links & videos of a few of the songs I heard….. The Dean Of American Songwriters " There's No Business Like Show Business," Alexander's Ragtime Band - GE Radio Show by Judy Garland Cheek to Cheek I’ll be Loving You ' Oh, How I Hate to get up in the Morning' Easter Parade Blue Skies Anything You Can Do Doin' What Comes Natur'lly Sisters White Christmas The Carol Burnett Show - Irving Berlin Tribute 1982 Oscars Irving Berlin Tribute -part 1 1982 Oscars Irving Berlin Tribute-part 2 "God Bless America,"
