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Robert Ryshke

Center for Collaborative Action Research - 0 views

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action research

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  • Robert Ryshke on 12 Sep 11
     
    Check out Pepperdine's center for action research. A good explanation of the process.
  • Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11
     
    This site gives a good overview for action research as part of inquiry.
Chris Harrow

These people are not male, white, bearded or bald - Republic of Mathematics blog - 0 views

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career black research mathematicians

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  • Chris Harrow on 07 Jul 12
     
    "The following images are of black women who are research mathematicians. There are not enough of them, and their talents and abilities are not recognized in the wider community to the extent they should be."
John Burk

the research on transfer and some practical implications (Transfer, part 2) - 2 views

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transfer pedagogy must_read

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  • John Burk on 16 Jan 12
     
    excellent summary on research on transfer. A must read post. 
Chris Harrow

Study smart - 3 views

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study learning strategies

shared by Chris Harrow on 27 Mar 12 - No Cached
  • it may be that the study habits you've honed for a decade or two aren't serving you as well as you think they are.
  • while last-minute cramming may allow you to pass a test, you won't remember the material for long
  • research shows that mixing tasks and topics is a better bet.
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  • Despite strong evidence that interleaving works, it can be tough for teachers to work the mixed-up style of teaching into their lectures,
  • students might not enjoy taking a quiz at the end of every class or testing themselves every time they finish reading a chapter, but doing so would probably help them remember the material on the final exam — and even after the class ended.
  • even though most professors won't use daily quizzes in their courses, students can — and should — test themselves by asking themselves questions during study sessions.
  • "One of the most important transitions you make [at the beginning of graduate school] is realizing that you are really there to learn, not just get good grades,"
Chris Harrow

Why great ideas come when you aren't trying : Nature News & Comment - 3 views

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creativity mind neuroscience wandering

shared by Chris Harrow on 26 May 12 - No Cached
  • A study now suggests that simply taking a break does not bring on inspiration — rather, creativity is fostered by tasks that allow the mind to wander.
  • From an evolutionary perspective, mind-wandering seems totally counterproductive and has been viewed as dysfunctional because it compromises people’s performance in physical activities. However, Baird’s work shows that allowing the brain to enter this state when it is considering complex problems can have real benefits. Zoning out may have aided humans when survival depended on creative solutions.
  • Chris Harrow on 26 May 12
     
    Some evidence that 100% "time on task" might actually be counterproductive if you want to develop creativity.
  • Ted Sadtler on 27 May 12
     
    Thanks Chris. I'm currently reading Jonah Lehrer's "Imagine: How Creativity Works." lots of tie-ins with this research (Kounios is one of his main sources). I wonder if we can build such mind- wandering into our classes...do physics labs allow for "deliberate zoning out time"? Probably not.
Robert Ryshke

Asking good questions, is the practice relevant - 1 views

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Asking Questions

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  • Robert Ryshke on 14 Dec 11
     
    While this research is interesting and may have something to say to all educators, I can't imagine teaching without the art of "asking good questions." Good questions ignite critical thinking on the part of students.
Robert Ryshke

Education Sector - 0 views

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Education Research

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  • Robert Ryshke on 31 Dec 11
     
    Developing Innovative Solutions to Our Nation's Most Pressing Education Problems.
Chris Harrow

Is Algebra Necessary? - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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algebra nytimes

shared by Chris Harrow on 31 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • There are many defenses of algebra and the virtue of learning it. Most of them sound reasonable on first hearing; many of them I once accepted. But the more I examine them, the clearer it seems that they are largely or wholly wrong — unsupported by research or evidence, or based on wishful logic.
  • Of all who embark on higher education, only 58 percent end up with bachelor’s degrees. The main impediment to graduation: freshman math.
Beth Holland

Edutopia - 1 views

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professional development project-based brain-based

shared by Beth Holland on 19 Aug 11 - Cached
  • Beth Holland on 19 Aug 11
     
    Sponsored by the George Lucas Education Foundation, this is a great resource for research as well as case studies of best practices. They have a feature section on Project Based Learning.
  • Robert Ryshke on 01 Sep 11
     
    Beth: One of my favorite sites, good resources, good blogs, and plenty of good ideas under key educational issues. Bob
Robert Ryshke

Powerful Learning with PBL - 2 views

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project-based

shared by Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11 - Cached
  • Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11
     
    Look at this article on Edutopia's website that we written by Linda Darling Hammond and Brigid Barron on the merits of PBL. Really good piece that is quoted by many other people writing in this field.
Robert Ryshke

Are Americans Smarter Than Ever - 2 views

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Intelligence

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  • Robert Ryshke on 20 Oct 11
     
    A really interesting article. MUST READ. Clearly, not the definitive piece on this question. More research in both areas. Interesting about IQs increasing since 1900, but then very interesting that assessments that measure creativity show a substantial decline over the past 20 years.
judy osborne

The Success of African-American Students in Independent Schools - 5 views

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diversity teaching student support

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  • judy osborne on 31 Oct 11
     
    Over the past five years — at the request of concerned independent school educators, and with funding from independent schools and a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health — we've conducted extensive research on the experiences of African-American students in independent schools.
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  • Robert Ryshke on 31 Oct 11
     
    Seems to me that you should report on these findings to the Administrative Team in the very near future. Bob
  • judy osborne on 01 Nov 11
     
    Last year's report and conversation around the need for affinity group dialogue with the administrative team included statistics and plenty of personal and national stories pointing to the importance of addressing race/culture and learning, particularly as it relates to a discussion around whiteness and the culture of "niceness" within our schools. This article is 8 years old and not much has changed at many schools. Thanks for reading it! Please pass along to your team colleagues if you can?
  • Robert Ryshke on 03 Nov 11
     
    Why is the change in this area so slow?
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