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Jenny Entsch-Keith

Shapes - year 1 Maths - 2 views

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    Learn about a variety of shapes through this SMART Table activity for math. Students work together to learn the names of each shape, label and trace shapes, answer questions and discuss shapes in everyday objects
Jenny Entsch-Keith

Pedagogical Content Knowledge - 8 views

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    "several key elements of pedagogical content knowledge"
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    Shulman further defines this concept.
Jenny Entsch-Keith

Open letter to Sal Khan | Overthinking my teaching - 4 views

  • the whole number place value rules do not apply.
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      While some rules as strategies help, students need to develop a greater understanding of why and how when it comes to learning.
  • These two students have learned all the rules that you seek to teach them, and they do not understand decimals at all.
  • @MathMinds
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Toronto students write, publish their own books | Toronto Star - 6 views

  • When she shared her find at a staff meeting, fellow teachers at the Scarborough school loved the idea and they all got on board.
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      Positive sharing of 'finds' not only builds resources but creates a positive, inclusive and productive professional learning environment and builds moral.
  • students were given a kit with instructions and pages.
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      Self-paced, somewhat self directed learning. Building confidence and indepence. Minimal imput from teacher mean students are free to express their ideas.
  • There was a sense of awe when the books arrived and they’d seen what they’d done.”
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      Positive effective and timely feedback that fosters positive self esteem and grows the desire to learn.
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  • holding an authors’ night for parents, grandparents, siblings — even aunts and uncles — to check out the books.
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      Engaging the students social learning network enhancing learning and building a positive view of learning.
  • ents were asked to write about world issues, so Pauline Manuel wrote “Courageous Ezra,” which she dedicated “to all children affected by war.” We value respectful and thoughtful discussion. Readers are encouraged to flag comments that fail to meet the standards outlined in our Community Code of Conduct. For further information, including our legal guidelines, please see our full website Terms and Conditions. Commenting is now closed. Login | Signup 0 Comments powered by: Follow Newest Oldest Most Liked Editor's Pick Most Active Most Replies ← View all comments Show More document.write(''); no
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  • Older students were asked to write about world issue
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      This activity challenges student to investigate and reflect on 'real world' events promoting a deeper understanding of what happen around them and international and how they feel about what they discover.
Jenny Entsch-Keith

Cool Cat Teacher Blog - Helping you be an excellent teacher every day. - 8 views

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    With almost 70,000 followers Vicki Davis was named one of "Twitter's Top 10 Rockstar teachers" by Mashable. Vicki is a full time teacher and IT Director at a small school in Camilla, Georgia. In her words, "my mission is to help you be a better teacher. I'm passionate about helping all teachers reach every student so I write a lot about teaching, staying motivated, and how to connect with other teachers." 'Coolcatteacher' has also been consistently named one of the top 50 blogs in education worldwide. What piqued my interest is her belief in using technology effectively as a teacher.
Casey Spencer

concept maps - 2 views

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