This week, a student posted this question in a discussion this for their peers to consider and answer: Since we… Read more Playfulness, Joy, and Curiosity
Tag: Learning
Aculture
I’ve been reading and researching culturally responsive teaching. The main thrust is that if you are going to effectively teach… Read more Aculture
Music, Emotion, & Learning
I heard a story on U2 X-Radio (SiriusXM) about a 6th grade geography teacher framing an Ireland geography lesson, and… Read more Music, Emotion, & Learning
Hey You! Step Up!
Last week I stood up for teachers, calling out the rest of us who are making their job untenable. Okay,… Read more Hey You! Step Up!
Hey You! Back Off!
I teach a general methods and science methods course to prospective elementary. I’d like to share an anecdote from a… Read more Hey You! Back Off!
Why Learning Theory Matters
At Bemidji State we have teacher-candidates write a comprehensive “Central Focus & Context/Rationale” with every lesson plan. This is a… Read more Why Learning Theory Matters
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 3 of 3)
This is the third in a series of three. The Collection of a person’s knowledge and experience is an interlocked… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 3 of 3)
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 2 of 3)
This post is second in a series of three. In the previous post I provided a paradigm for life using… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 2 of 3)
Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 1 of 3)
This post is the first in a series of three. I have been studying a “systems view of life” as… Read more Why is it so Hard to Change Someone’s Mind? (part 1 of 3)
It’s Not What the Teachers Do, It’s What the Students Do
During the last month, teachers have had to rebuild their ship while sailing. That was a daunting task. I’m sure… Read more It’s Not What the Teachers Do, It’s What the Students Do
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