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Encouraging the Artist in Every Child
The arts are essential, not a frill. Sadly, arts are being cut and minorities are most adversely affected. Continue reading
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Multiculturalism
Definition Multiculturalism is based on the belief that varying cultural dynamics are the fourth force–along with the psychodynamic, behavioral, and humanistic forces–explaining human behavior. Since the ability to recognize our own and others’ cultural lenses is essential to all learning, … Continue reading
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Multiculturalism at School
Teaching multiculturalism in the classroom is important. Especially when the total number of international students enrolled in schools in the United States has been on the rise in the past few years, according to College View, a worldwide recruiting service. At … Continue reading
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Multicultural Education: A Teacher’s Perspective
At the basic level, multicultural education provides a fundamental education for all students, with the purpose of eliminating discrimination because of ethnic origin and background. By incorporating many cultures into the classroom, schools can celebrate diversity, learn about cultures around … Continue reading
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TXT Me L8r!
FYI my little 1s (3rd g8rs) just did a unit re: how 2 rite a ltr. Like, a ltr ltr. Old skool, LOL. U haf 2 start w the d8 @ the top. Nxt rite ur address. Not ur email… like @ ur house. Then ur BFF’s address 2. U… Read More
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You Majored in What?!
Graduation season is upon us, the time when we pause to celebrate the accomplishments of newly-minted degree-holders. Of course, in economic times such as these, there’s no guarantee that a new graduate, professionally green and facing unprecedented competition for jobs, will land solid employment just on the strength of a… Read More
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Science Through Literature in Inner City Schools
It was very exciting – and a little intimidating – to be invited to spend a day at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles. I have spent over a decade developing and promoting an interdisciplinary approach to teaching core concepts in science and mathematics; throwing out the traditional text… Read More
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Thematic Instruction
Definition Thematic instruction is the organization of a curriculum around macro “themes.” Thematic instruction integrates… Read More
Helping Low-Achieving Students Succeed
Teaching low-achieving students requires understanding and a specific set of skills from an educator. According… Read More
Whole Brain Teaching
Definition Whole-brain teaching is an instructional approach derived from neurolinguistic descriptions of the functions of… Read More
Learning Styles
Definition This approach to learning emphasizes the fact that individuals perceive and process information in… Read More
