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Some Schools Will Block or Delay Obama's Live Pep Talk for Students - washingtonpost.com - 0 views

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  • The speech, which will be broadcast live from Wakefield High School in Arlington County, was planned as an inspirational message "entirely about encouraging kids to work hard and stay in school," said White House spokesman Tommy Vietor. Education Secretary Arne Duncan sent a letter to principals nationwide encouraging them to show it.
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Social Studies Web Sites for Teachers - 0 views

www.sldirectory.com/...socsci.html teaching social studies geography
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  • Social Studies Menu: General Sites | Current Events | Geography | Government | History - General | History - United States | History - Pennsylvania | History - World
  • James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
     
    This web site has lesson plans that can be used in classrooms from K-12th grades. There are a variety of links that will take you directly to lessons plans that involve history, geography, government and current events.
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Ideas about becoming a social studies teacher - 0 views

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shared by James Leslie on 02 Sep 09 - Cached
  • Sadly, much too often, social studies courses are regarded as relatively unimportant subject matter, whether in elementary school, middle school, or high school. This perception leads to diminished attention paid to social studies as a serious subject area, yet in the overall development of the intellect of students, no other subject matter content holds as much promise.
    • James Leslie
      James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
       
      Social studies is more importan than many people think.
  • "I think we include social studies in the curriculum for the wrong reasons. It doesn't help us avoid the mistakes of the past, and if voting turnout is an indicator of good citizenship, it doesn't have much to do with that either. Social studies is probably best understood as an organized way of helping students develop understandings and appreciations that have long-term staying power, and that will influence them in positive ways to do the right thing when doing the right thing is hard to do."
    • James Leslie
      James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
       
      Can we find ways to enhance the use of what we may teach to students.
  • First, you must understand the content of the social studies at a level appropriate to that which you intend to teach. To understand content means more than mere memorization of facts. To understand content for a teacher means that you can explain it in more than one way to others, whether the content concerns facts, generalizations, principles, themes, and so on.
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  • Second, you must be able to translate the content you so understand to make it learnable, interesting, and challenging for students at the age and grade level you are teaching. It requires rearranging what you know. This applies to social studies more than any other content area simply because social studies as a discipline lacks any widely agreed-upon structure.
    • James Leslie
      James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
       
      Interesting to note that teaching the same subject at different levels can look different.
  • Third, you must consider pedagogy. This means that you not only understand the content in more than one way, can translate it into a form understandable, learnable, challenging, and interesting to your students, but that you also have the skills to actually teach the content. Pedagogy without subject matter content isn't worth very much. Simply "knowing about" teaching methods won't do.
  • There is probably no more important skill required in teaching social studies than the ability to explain events, ideas, principles, and social interrelationships. In some ways, good social studies teaching rests on the ability to tell stories well. For social studies, this story telling ability is grounded in the depth and awareness of the connective possibilities of the content. Helping students make new connections, to find challenge and meaning in social studies content is what excellent social studies teachers do every day.
    • James Leslie
      James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
       
      There is a great need to make teaching history reletive to students today.
  • James Leslie on 02 Sep 09
     
    This is an interesting site that shares reasons why social studies is important and how a person can effectively teach it. It also has a link to the role of values that should be expressed in social studies.
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Picturing America Home Page - 1 views

picturingamerica.neh.gov primary sources teaching kits SocialStudies photos grants history
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  • Maria Mahon on 02 Sep 09
     
    I first thought I would combine my love of art and history by someday working on projects like this.... creating teaching kits or sets of images that can be used in classroom education. This one provides images for classrooms or libraries based on American-inspired themes.
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National Digital Newspaper Program - 1 views

www.neh.gov/ndnp.html primary sources digital newspapers
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  • is freely available to Internet users everywhere.
  • Maria Mahon on 02 Sep 09
     
    This webpage describes a National DIgital Newspaper Program that is a partnership between the NEH and Library of Congress. It aims to provide access to internet users. THis could be a great resource for teachers to use in classrooms... often other subscriptions to databases can be licensed and quite expensive to use.
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www.globalpeacestudies.org - Global Peace Studies - 0 views

www.globalpeacestudies.org/home peace education peace education global conflict violence non-violence war civil disobedience civil rights activities curriculum resources
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      This site was a research project by Daryn Cambridge while he was in the International Training and Education Program at American University. It's a great Peace Education Resource
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      The "Reading Guides" section has many suggestions for various peace education theorists and resources as well as some links to these sources and even some guides to teaching on these resources.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Daryn was a teacher trainer for years and all of his "Activities" are student centered, multi-sensory and action-based.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      These Activities are appropriate or can be adapted to all ages.
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Links to MORE peace education websites, teachers guides, resources, etc.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      The coolest part: A Global Peace Ed teacher FORUM! and blog site.
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    A Global Peace Studies Online Curriculum created by AU alum and adjunct Daryn Cambridge. Contains links to documents, lesson plan ideas, activities and resources. A great beginner's guide to peace education
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    A Global Peace Studies Online Curriculum created by AU alum and adjunct Daryn Cambridge. Contains links to documents, lesson plan ideas, activities and resources. A great beginner's guide to peace education AND offers links to news articles and a Peace Educators discussion site!
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Peace Media - 0 views

peacemedia.usip.org global peace education peace clearinghouse resource database UNHCR refugee immigrant multimedia conflict resolution war conflict current events
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      For "educators, students, organizations, and the community of practitioners working in the conflict management field" To "access multimedia materials that support conflict analysis and prevention, conflict resolution, and post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation." Very political
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Again, I would strongly caution you to try out games and media first. The Darfur and UNHCR games are extremely violent.
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      Search by Keyword, Country, Region, Type of Resource, Subject, and/or Language
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    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
       
      The amount of info can get quickly overwhelming so I recommend searching for what you are particularly interested in. For example there are teaching guides for tons of movies and documentaries.
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences. Info on Darfur, refugees, education in various countries. Etc.
  • Laura Wood on 01 Sep 09
     
    Compiled database of games, radio programs, teaching materials, etc about global peace. Some of the content is rather graphic and all should be screened for appropriate audiences.
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Teacher's Guide to Modern Geography - 1 views

www.aag.org/materials.htm geography cross-curriculum lesson plans
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    • Lindsay Andreas
      Lindsay Andreas on 01 Sep 09
       
      The Sample Materials are good starting points but I would not use them on their own, needs expansion. Specifically, the Malaria one is not very good.
  • Lindsay Andreas on 01 Sep 09
     
    This is the teacher's section of the AAG (Association of American Geography). It is a professional society, located in D.C. (would be a good organization to tap into for DCPS teachers, guest speakers?). The free sample lessons available for download on the bottom are best because they offer cross-curricular lessons, great for team teaching and connecting to all standards not just social sciences.
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The Future of Reading - 'Reading Workshop' Approach Lets Students Pick the Books - Seri... - 0 views

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  • Maria Mahon on 30 Aug 09
     
    This article provides an interesting look at the concept of reading workshops and various degrees of student choice when picking literature books to read compared to more strictly selected books. It provids a solid background explaining some of the educators who have really pushed for the reading workshop technique.
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Study Finds That Online Education Beats the Classroom - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • On average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction.
  • tudents doing some or all of the course online would rank in the 59th percentile in tested performance, compared with the average classroom student scoring in the 50th percentile. That is a modest but statistically meaningful difference.
  • Until fairly recently, online education amounted to little more than electronic versions of the old-line correspondence courses. That has really changed with arrival of Web-based video, instant messaging and collaboration tools.
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  • providing learning experiences that are more tailored to individual students than is possible in classrooms.
  • more “learning by doing,
  • More and more, students will help and teach each other, he said
  • Erin Power on 28 Aug 09
     
    Studies show that the inclusion of the internet into teaching leads to higher scores than simply face to face teaching.
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'Reading Rainbow' Reaches Its Final Chapter : NPR - 0 views

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  • Lindsay Andreas on 28 Aug 09
     
    "Butterfly in the sky, I can go twice as high, Take a look, it's in a book - Reading Rainbow ..." I will be singing this all day long in my head! This made such an impact in my childhood.
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Putney Student Travel Homepage - 0 views

www.goputney.com/index.htm study abroad high school opportunities global education teaching travel language
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    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
       
      descriptions of the leadership/teaching postions they offer
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
       
      I know a lot of schools have community service requirements for their students; this would be a unique way of fulfilling them. I still have to stress that I think the tuition rates are MUCH too high. $5000 to volunteer for a month in India - I did the same on my own for about $400
  • jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
     
    This is a travel education service that provides study abroad and volunteer opportunities for high school students, as well as summer leadership opportunities for adults/teachers. I have a few friends that took leadership positions and found it rewarding - too be honest I don't know how many people could afford the tuition though - yikes!
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The Gullah: Rice, Slavery, and the Sierra Leone-American Connection - 0 views

www.yale.edu/index.htm education american history culture creole black american
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    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
       
      Well researched with bibliography
    • jbdrury
      jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
       
      You could incorporate this into any lesson plan dealing with the issue of slavery / I find the culture so fascinating I would design an entire lesson plan around it
  • jbdrury on 28 Aug 09
     
    I couldn't resist adding this page; I consider myself fairly well-versed in American history yet I had never heard of the Gullah people until a few weeks ago. Absolutely fascinating in my opinion - and incredible that this culture still exists and is being preserved
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iEARN - International Education and Resource Network - 0 views

iearn.org global collaboration education projects technology international
shared by Lindsay Andreas on 28 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Lindsay Andreas on 28 Aug 09
     
    This network is perfect for any classroom seeking to make a difference in the world through a hassle free and easy resource, specifically helping to start a social justice project or link up with one that is already started. The website allows you to view current projects, according to your class' interests, by searching title, keyword, subject, age level, or language.
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Teaching For Change | Building social justice starting in the classroom - 0 views

www.teachingforchange.org education social justice teaching
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  • Lindsay Andreas on 28 Aug 09
     
    The best part about this website, which makes it different from most of the Social Justice education websites I've encountered, is the section specifically for parents. Most sites are geared for the classroom specifically through teachers and students but a fundamental and important component of building communities is parent involvement. It is D.C. based and it also has a great list of resource materials for teachers.
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An Education Debate for the Books - washingtonpost.com - 0 views

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      Joellen Kriss on 28 Aug 09
       
      A debate that my cousin who has a degree in The Classics from Oberlin has with my Uncle, during which he famously stated "I think you are confusing education with job training" and is definitly something that has added thought to my own education.
  • "People all think that in a bad economy, they need skills for a job," said Christopher Nelson, president of St. John's. "What they don't realize is that a liberal arts education will give them skills for life, and that will get them a job."
  • St. John's is one of a handful of American colleges that offer a curriculum built upon great works of literature, art, science and mathematics. Students read and discuss texts by Homer, Euclid, Chaucer and Einstein. There are no majors; students graduate with broad knowledge in several disciplines but a specialty in none, and without anything approaching vocational skills. Investing in a St. John's education requires a leap of faith.
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  • St. John's freshmen generally assume that they will learn their eventual trade in graduate school
  • Joellen Kriss on 28 Aug 09
     
    Article from the Washington Post that discusses the downward turn in applicants to schools like St. John's College where the emphasis is on a broad liberal education. Students at St John's don't choose a major and receive a broad education with very little in the way of job training. It raises an interesting debate about learning for the sake of learning, rather than learning with an objective (job placement, test scores, etc).
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Learning Matters - 0 views

learningmatters.tv Michelle Rhee education reform news violence documentaries interviews podcasts blogs
shared by Laura Wood on 28 Aug 09 - Cached
  • Laura Wood on 28 Aug 09
     
    The Actual Home Page with links to the blog, podcasts, videos, interviews, latest news, etc.
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Learning Matters | Learning Matters - 1 views

learningmatters.tv/...60 Michelle Rhee Paul Vallas New Orleans John Merrow Education reform blog podcast news npr interviews
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  • watch this 6-minute video
    • Laura Wood
      Laura Wood on 28 Aug 09
       
      This video ROCKS! and has tons of information
  • Laura Wood on 28 Aug 09
     
    WATCH THE 6 MINUTE VIDEO ON THIS PAGE! Learning Matters has a ton of resources from blog interviews with Diane Ravitch and Herb Kohl on the new "Race to the Top" incentive program to podcasts with Michelle Rhee (DC) and Paul Vallas (New Orleans)
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Education campaign reminds parents to "Be There" | ajc.com - 0 views

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  • Maria Mahon on 27 Aug 09
     
    A national media campaign is being launched to encourage parents to "be there" - or to turn everyday moments into teaching experiences even if they are not able to physically spend time at their children's schools.
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In New York, an Accord to Allow Parent Groups to Hire School Aides - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • Maria Mahon on 27 Aug 09
     
    In what seems to be a never-ending debate in NYC about budgets and union jobs, etc., an agreement has been reached that will permit principals to hire school aides with funds that were raised by parent groups. It is a one-year agreement that aims to allow teachers to focus on teaching while aides help support them in a non-teaching capacity.
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