A journey of the mind, the body, and the heart. School reformers are trying to shift the deeply rooted school culture that has been in place for a century. We are attempting to shift the beliefs and values of a school community that are deeply entrenched. In my experience, when seeking to change the beliefs, values, and culture of others, logic does not apply. Video, have everyone read The World Is Flat.

Almost done, onto report cards. I hope the next 8 school days are good ones. Make Beliefs Comix are awesome. Otherwise, everything else has been good. I had a job interview the other day, trying to move from a TA to a computer lab TA, or even a teacher, since my district just posted a bunch of stuff for next year. Questions to keep students thinking. If I could adopt a cartoon character, who would it be? .

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This past year, when I was starting my unit on measurement, I had students come up with as many topics, words, phrases, etc having to do with measurement. Students came to the conclusion that you use it everyday; in fact, day is a measurement of time! June 6, 2010. 8221; Get students aquatinted with reading c.

I believe there needs to be a change in the way we test to initiate more changes in the way we approach education. We need to test the important skills students will need more effectively which will enable more classroom pedagogy to change. Coming up with accurate methods to test 21st century skills is a task that will be complicated and time consuming but it is a step in the right direction to transform classroom instruction.

Please read the questions carefully and respond to 3 out of the 6 questions below. In addition to posting your personal responses, please post your thoughts and comments on your classmates responses.