Vol. VII No. 2* Fall 2001
links were valid through March 2002
The Fall issue of the Journal
is dedicated to the memory of those whose lives were lost in the tragic events
of September 11, 2001. May the work of all of us in education help to create
a more peaceful world in which all people will have the right to develop their
highest potential in heart, mind, body, and spirit. Among these articles we
examine the whole spectrum of learning throughout life, consider individual
differences in learning, discuss how to engage in meaningful, productive dialogue,
and celebrate bringing joy into the classroom. We also recommend some new and
wonderful books and websites as useful resources in beginning a new school year.
- Dee
Dickinson
- Some thoughts about research in our newly
remodeled Tool Room.
- Healing by Connecting
with Peace
Richard B. Weinberg
How to move beyond fear, anger, and grief to
re-engage with life.
Principal
Leadership in an Inclusive School (our
permission to reprint this article expired in 2006).
- Anne M. Bauer and Glenda Myree Brown
- The authors take on the task of helping teachers
provide an inclusive environment in high school.
A
Teacher Speaks Out: Children and Test Scores Are Not the Same
- Alan Warhaftig
- Imparting the joy of learning is more important
than improving test scores.
Whose
Homework is It Anyway?
Judee Axelsen
Some tips for parents on how to deal with homework.
Helping
Struggling Readers
- Crystal Kelly and Linda Campbell
-
Phonics instruction,
listening comprehension, reading comprehension, tutoring, and an at-home
component are the essential ingredients of a successful reading program.
The
Building Blocks of Learning (our
permission to reprint this article expired in 2006)
- Nancy Mather and Sam Goldstein
A simple framework
for explaining why children experience learning and behavior problems in the
classroom
Mindscaping:
A Learning and Thinking Skill for All Students
- Nancy Margulies
- The author explains a powerful learning tool,
mindscaping.
Successful
Aging of the Healthy Brain
- Marian Diamond
- Dr. Diamond shows us how to keep our brains
active and healthy throughout our lifetime.
Festival
in the Workplace: Igniting Passion for World Class Excellence
- Roosevelt Finlayson
and Patrice A. Francis
- Why we need to combine work and fun.
GIRAFFE
Recommended
Reading
Quantum
Teaching: Orchestrating Student Success Bobbi DePorter,
Mark Reardon, and Sarah Singer Nourie
Learning
Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors: A Guide to Intervention and
Classroom Management Nancy Mather and Sam Goldstein
Adolescents
and Inclusion: Transforming Secondary Schools Edited by
Anne M. Bauer and Glenda Myree Brown
Lessons from the
Hawk Mark Kennedy
Calvert-Henderson Quality of
Life Indicators: A New Tool for Assessing National Trends Hazel
Henderson, Jon Lickerman, and Patrice Flynn Bethesda, M.D.
Soul of
a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Time Paul
Rogat Loeb
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New on the Bulletin
Board:
- Conference:
The Third International
Spearman Seminar: Extending Intelligence: Enhancement &
New Constructs
- Sidney, Australia -- November 28-30, 2001
- Workshops: The
Soul of Education: Helping Students Find Connection, Character
and Compassion in School
- Rachael Kessler
- November 2-4, 2001 or
- Jan. 11-13, 2002
- Boulder, Colorado
- Workshops: Creativity
Workshop
- We are all born creative, curious and imaginative
but these qualities sometimes fade with the passage of time. The Creativity
Workshop's goal is to help people get their imaginations back. Click
on the link above for more information.
- Conference: Learning Brain Expo
- July 17-20, 2002 San Antonio, Texas
- Summits: Courageous Leadership for
School Success 2002: Best Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement
and School Climate
- See their website for various dates and locations.
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Have
You Seen . . .
Links
to websites, announcements, interesting reading and great resources.
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- Resources:
George Lucas Education Foundation
- The George Lucas
Educational Foundation announces a new Web series and companion VHS
cassette on Teacher Preparation (http://www.glef.org/tphome.html).
Today's schools face enormous challenges in recruiting and preparing
teachers to educate the most diverse student body in our history to
high academic standards. This collection of articles, resources, video
documentaries, and interviews profiles exemplary programs providing
new teachers with deep content knowledge, extensive field experience
in the classroom, and skill with technology.
Website:
Teachers
Link
Loaded with wonderful sites for teachers.
Website:
Teacher Line
A comprehensive professional development
program for teachers developed by the Public Broadcasting Service.
It is a great source for online professional development.
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Article:
Mindful of Students'
Brains: An Interview with Eric Jensen
Eric Jensen
shares his concerns about standardized testing and changes he would
like to see in the classroom in an article from Robert Sylwester's
Brain Connection website.
Catalog:
Math
Resources on the Internet
A great listing of math
resources for educators.
.
Website:
What Kids Can Do
This site promotes the impressive work young
people are doing, with help from teachers and other committed adults, in
and out of school.
Article: Today
I'd Probably Just Drop Out
Mark Kennedy shares his views on standardized
testing for at risk students in Paths of Learning.
Website:
Rubistar
A new tool to help teachers create rubrics.
The site also contains lots of great rubrics for use.
Website: No
Put Downs Program
A program to help children treat each other positively.
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