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Five Compelling Reasons For Teaching Spatial Reasoning To Young Children

MindShift

In addition, recent research indicates that early attention to developing children’s spatial thinking increases achievement in math and science and can promote skill and interest in future careers in STEM disciplines (Newcombe, 2010). Yet spatial reasoning itself is rarely, if ever, paid explicit attention. Catherine D.

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Helping Others Along – Motivation Theory and the SAMR Model

techlearning

The best practices found in effective professional learning communities (PLCs) can help us significantly. Hanson, S (2010). What Mentors Learn About Teaching. Educational Leadership, 67 (8) 2010, 76-80 Reiman, A.J. & 2010) Perceptions of Success for Teachers: The Role of Mentor Programs. . <PDF>

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Announcing Amazing Keynote and Distinguished Speakers for the School Leadership Summit

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Until December, 2010, Yong Zhao was University Distinguished Professor at the College of Education, Michigan State University, where he also served as the founding director of the Center for Teaching and Technology, executive director of the Confucius Institute , as well as the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence.

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Thursday Interview: The Personalized High School

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Join me Thursday, October 7th, for a live and interactive FutureofEducation.com interview with Joseph DiMartino and Denise Wolk on their book, The Personalized High School: Making Learning Count for Adolescents. Log in at [link]. The Elluminate room will be open up to 30 minutes before the event if you want to come in early.

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Final Schedule - Open Mini-Conference on Library "Expertise, Competencies, and Careers"

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

She received the Public Libraries Best Feature Article Award in 2012 and 2010, and was honored as a Library Journal Mover and Shaker in 2004. of Library and Information Science Session Proposal / Comment Area: [link] Understanding Expertise and Competencies Through the Lens of Threshold Concepts Virginia M.

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New Orleans’ uphill battle for more black and homegrown teachers

The Hechinger Report

Loyola University New Orleans shuttered its education department in 2006, although the school still offers a program for aspiring music teachers. Amber Morgan, the director of quality review and professional learning at ReNEW, said they decided to work with Tulane because the university already had residency programs in other city schools.

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Developing Systems for Effective, Equitable Education for All Students

edWeb.net

Kids don’t have time to wait, so school leaders need to make professional learning a high priority. Anderson’s staff have access to a variety of resources, including a video series where teachers model lessons with students and professional development courses using webinars and other tools that teachers will use with their students.

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