Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Andy Platt - The Skillful Leader
On Monday, July 19 - Madison-Oneida BOCES sponsored a workshop, "Skillful Leader 1: Confronting Mediocre Teaching" presented by A. Platt.
This was an excellent workshop that defined what constitutes excellent teaching.
What does excellence in teaching look like?
- love kids' learning (not just loving "kids")
- experts in content & pedagogy
- classroom mgmt
- time mgmt = many learning opportunities - "bell to bell"
- trust /buy-in
- focused feedback (specifics)
- high expectations
What do students want from their teachers?
- encouragement
- interest in their lives
- high expectations; support risk taking / challenge / rigor
- mastery; opportunities to redo work and get credit for it
- underlying beliefs
For more information go to: www.ready-about.com
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Creativity & student projects
David Warlick showed this video; it's an example of a project done by a high school student. Subsequently she was contacted by all the CEOs of the major manufacturers mentioned.
Sweat Shops video
In his talk at the conference, David Warlick also stressed the importance of the arts in K-12 education (example of this video). Real- life learning. Authentic Assessment
Fusing the Three Rs and Four Cs for 21st Century Readiness
Ken Kay brief video:
https://thepartnershipfor21stcenturyskills238.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=IsahXh4JBPRYMGTtILlWoA%253d%253d
March 22, 2010. Ken Kay discusses the urgency of fusing the traditional three Rs of education with the four Cs: communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Along with core content,these skills are essential to ensure that our students are able to compete in the global economy. With 14 state partners doing this work, as well as support in Washington D.C. around the re-authorization of ESEA, we face a great opportunity to do the important work needed to ensure 21st century readiness for every student.
Friday, July 16, 2010
21st Century Skills Conference - sponsored by OCM BOCES
July 13- 15, 2010 - What a fabulous conference. Check out links from the conference and implementation steps.
Inspiring talks by Ken Kay, Yong Zhao, and David Warlick
The 4 C's: Critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication.
This is what school librarians teach! Communicate this to your administration - ongoing not just once.
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