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Learning Styles and Learning Self-Assessments compiled by Georgia Perimeter College Introduction to learning styles, learning strategies to use with each learning style, and an online learning style survey to identify your preferred learning style from Diablo Valley College VARK guide to learning styles, complete with questionnaire and Helpsheets for studying and learning tips for each style Learning styles questionnaire and helpful information from North Carolina State University Learning styles survey chart provides an alternative way to identify your primary learning style from Chaminade. 100 Helpful Web Tools for Every Kind of Learner Learning Skills For All Students Dartmouth starts with a
strategy Problem Solving Reading
Reading To Comprehend And Learn Seven Habits of Highly Effective Readers Leadership
Listening Skills Note Taking
Memory
Time Management Videos from Dartmouth
Stress Management Videos fro Dartmouth
General Purpose Site
Chemistry
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Complicated Material University if Victory
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Teaching Advise by Subject Algebra Teaching Math, Grades 3-5 Teaching Math, Grades 6-8 Teaching Math, Grades 9-12
Surprises in Mind video documentary on
learning mathematics for K-8
teachers and administrators shows
that mathematical creativity is
built into the brain and can
flourish under the right conditions.
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How Do People
Learn? This video workshop for K-12 teachers and administrators features seven leading educators who share their ideas on how children really learn. Looking at Learning…Again, Part 2 Through personal interviews, teacher discussions, and classroom video footage, this video workshop for K-12 teachers and administrators encourages educators to analyze existing theories about how children learn.
The Learning Classroom: Theory Into
Practice
Learning Science Through Inquiry Minds of Our Own for K-12 educators and parents shows how traditional teaching methods are often built upon false assumptions about learning. Connie Martinson Talks Books: Mike Rose on "The Mind at Work"
Human
Development Erikson's Developmental Stages Developmental stages infant through older adult. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Basic human needs and their educational import. Piaget's Cognitive Stages From "sensorimotor" to abstract reasoning. Returning Adults Understanding adults returning to school. Knowles: The Adult Learner Applies Piaget and Erikson to adult learners.
Michael Mandel of Business Week
Forbes Magazine on Not Investing in
College
Economics Of Education Innovative Pathways to School Leadership provides examples of successful strategies to prepare candidates for school leadership.(Out of Print) Critical Issues in School Reform for K-12 teachers administrators, and parents takes you to places where educators, parents, and civic leaders are collaborating on innovative school reform.
Creating a
Climate for Change…Math Leads the Way
New American Schools: Getting Better
by Design
K-12
Creating
Successful Magnet Schools Programs
Successful Charter Schools profiles the successes of eight charter schools around the country. Out of Print A Citizen's Guide to Education Reform -- School Choices is edited by Andrew Coulson is Director of the Cato Institute's Center for Educational Freedom.
Creating Strong
District School Choice Programs, Interesting Thoughts Concerning Education from the Experts Reflections on California Higher Education Today |
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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence Subject Index Archeology
Art
Biology
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Chemistry Civics English as a Second Language Internet Resources for use in English/Language Arts classes in Middle School and High School
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Geography resources for history teachers Literature
Mathematics
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Psychology
Science Sociology Software Writing Subject Material with Teaching Advise
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Statistics Other Education Libraries Economics
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Special Needs Teaching and Learning
Life on a Tricycle: Social Challenges of
Study Hints for Sign
Language and Interpreting Students
are from
Christine Smith,
College Teaching from the
U. of Hawaii, Honolulu Teaching is an art form in itself, so take these classes to continue learning and shaping the talent you already share with your students. The Nature of Constructionist Learning. Learn about education and learning within a constructionist framework in this course. [MIT] Gender Issues in Academics and Academia. Gender differences in learning and how it impacts the classroom experience is the focus of this class, as well as how gender issues affect those in academia. [MIT]Thinking about how I work with other professionals. This course allows self-exploration as you examine the ways you work with other teachers and administrators. It also allows for self-reflection on how to improve your working relationships while maintaining your values and beliefs. [The Open University] Introduction to Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science. This course takes the student through the experience of teaching and offers hands-on opportunities to learn about both teaching and the students’ learning in the classroom. This may be a good refresher course for teachers who have been out of school for a while. [MIT]Working with young people: roles and responsibilities. Learn about the different roles adults play in the life of young people, discover the role you play as a teacher, and learn to develop the role model you wish to be for your students. [The Open University] Teaching for good behaviour. This course explores the ways you can set up your lessons to engage students while minimizing problem behavior. Learn to adjust lesson format, delivery, and content for great results. [The Open University] Evaluating school classroom discussion. Discussion is an important part of the classroom experience. Find out how to successfully implement discussion in your classroom to better facilitate the learning process for your students. [The Open University] Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits. It’s no big news that students learn in different ways. This class helps you embrace these differing learning styles while on museum field trips. [The OpenUniversity] Teach Global. Learn about the Teach Global program in this course where you can also find resources about the program and learn about other similar courses. [The Open University] Introducing observational approaches in research with children and young people. Observation and research are the focus of this class where you will learn about observation as a research tool, the differences between quantitative and qualitative research, and learn the difference between describing and explaining in a research study. [The Open University] Exploring K-12 Classroom Teaching. This course takes a look at methods of teaching student-centered classrooms while examining various student needs within those classrooms. [MIT] How to Learn (Almost) Anything. This class looks at learning as a process through hands-on activities. You will participate in a variety of learning situations as a part of the class. [MIT] The Creative Spark. This course teaches about the creative process–what it is, how it’s valued, and how it grows. Students will create journal writings and study artists of various media to explore creativity. [MIT]
Teaching Tools from the Internet
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National Clearing House for Comprehensive School Reform provides practitioners need information on assessing needs, developing reform programs, and documenting the impact of reforms from the the U.S. Department of Education. Has information to raise the academic achievement of all students.
Center for
Educational Reform
Improving Educational
Quality (IEQ) Project
What Works Clearinghouse
US Department of
Education provides a
central and trusted source of scientific evidence of what works in
education. Calculating Change video documentary shows how parents and communities can promote more creative math and science education. In English and in Spanish. Mathematics and Science for All K-12, how Montana dovetail to meet the needs of teachers and students. Principles for Principals K-12, is to improve achievement in mathematics and science MiddleStart is a comprehensive middle-grades improvement initiative of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The program combines on-site support to schools with the development of regional partnerships of schools and local organizations.
Middle School Reform
Turning Points Reform for Those Serving Low Income Students
Coalition of Essential Schools Annenberg Institute for School Reform Brown University develops, shares, and acts on knowledge that improves the conditions and outcomes of schooling in America, especially in urban communities and in schools serving disadvantaged children. Creating Strong Supplemental Educational Services Programs shows how five school districts provided low-income children in schools in need of improvement with free tutoring and academic assistance. Video Education Assessment Information
Assessment in
Math and Science: What’s the Point? Creating Strong District School Choice Programs offers real-life "lessons learned" in implementing No Child Left Behind's school choice provisions. Mathematics Assessment for K-12 School Testing—Behind the Numbers A Critique of Standardized Tests Free Affective Administration Classes Take these courses to help strengthen your abilities as an administrator. Both your students and teachers are sure to benefit from your new knowledge. Economics of Education. This course studies the implications of various educational issues on economics and explores such issues as the effectiveness of mid-career training for teachers and the implications of college financial aid. [MIT] School business manager: developing the role. This British course explores the reasons that managing the school as a business has become necessary as well as effective ways do so. Much of this class can also apply to American school systems. [The Open University] Technological Tools for School Reform. By looking at progressive charter schools, examine a case study of school reform using technology as the basis of change, look at the state of school reform, and think about ways to positively shape school reform. [MIT] School governors: planning for improvement. This course offers suggestions for ways to plan for improvement in your school while taking into consideration the needs of all those involved from teachers to students and beyond. [The Open University] School governors: organisation and practice. This model from the UK offers an overview and roles of each player in the school governance body and provides tips on effectively using each to the best of their ability. American teachers don’t have to worry about the British content as much of the information carries over. [The Open University] Communicating Across Cultures. As globalization has become a reality, learn its effects on society and find out how you can become more culturally sensitive to those around you, including students and teachers at your schools. [MIT] The Merrow Report Veteran NewsHour education reporter John Merrow investigates education's headline-making issues — as well as those we don't hear about — in these video documentaries for K-12 educators and parents.Newswire from the Center for Education Reform keeps you abreast on Charter Schools News Reflections on California Higher Education Today Food Additives May Affect Kids' Hyperactivity
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Blogboard (Teacher Magazine)
GreatSchools
has a number of news leters and
other interesting information to
help with your child's education.
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