I propose narrowing the focus. Here’s the problem I think deserves billboard-level attention: Kids can’t be taught to think better using tests that can’t measure how well they think.
The logic should be obvious. What gets tested gets taught. Complex thinking skills — skills essential to survival—can’t be tested, so they don’t get taught. That failure doesn’t simply rise to the level of a problem. It’s unethical
Just thought I would share this, it's an actual book but I found it on Diigo for one of my other classes and it's really interesting information on emotional literacy.
This article talks about the website Bitstrips for Schools and how you can use technology in the classroom by creating comic strips, and how teachers have been using them to combat bullying.
This article talks about new legislation on Governor Brown's desk in California and the idea that "control" of education should pass from Federal to State.
A tool to not only learn about what interdisciplinary learning is and where it came from, but also demonstrations and opportunities to create your own curriculum.
This article gives 10 excellent reasons why students should be blogging in the classroom, including as a motivation for all students, especially those that dislike "traditional" writing.
My name is Sherilyn Crawford and I just started my Masters Degree of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at University of San Diego. I'm excited to grow as an educator and develop my passion for teaching even further!