Post Tagged with: "Classroom Management"

The quality school teacher. Glasser, W., M.D.

Annotations May 31, 2010 at 10:44 pm 2 comments

Glasser, W., M.D.  (1998).  The quality school teacher.  New York: HarperPerennial, 18-22; 97-112; 113-118. An Annotation by Jeffery Ayer William Glasser, in three separate chapters, […]

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“Choice theory” and student success. Glasser, W.

Annotations May 29, 2010 at 10:37 pm 4 comments

Glasser, W.  (1997).  “Choice theory” and student success.  Phi Delta     Kappan:  16-21. An Annotation by Jeffery Ayer Glasser makes a case for choice theory […]

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Wiki, blog, or moodle? Fryer, W.

Annotations May 27, 2010 at 4:01 pm 1 comment

Fryer, W.  (2006, October 6).  Wiki, blog, or moodle?  Retrieved June 9, 2008  from    http://www.techlearning.com/blog/2006/10/wiki_blog_or_moodle.php. An Annotation by Jeff Ayer Fryer, in a blog […]

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3 Techniques for Brain Based Differentiation

3 Techniques for Brain Based Differentiation

Action Research, Got Brains? May 27, 2010 at 1:39 pm 2 comments

I had accepted a job as a 7th grade language arts teacher, and I was ecstatic to have a job where I could share my love for reading. However, I had no idea how to best teach these early adolescents who everyone seemed to be scared of. This lead me to the action research project I undertook for my Master’s Degree: brain based differentiation. This series of articles outlines what I learned.

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Literature circles: voice and choice in the student-centered classroom. Daniels, H.

Annotations May 23, 2010 at 12:10 pm Comments are Disabled

Daniels, H.  (1994).  Literature circles: voice and choice in the student-centered classroom.  York, Maine: Stenhouse Publishers. An Annotation by Laurie Walsh Another practical book – […]

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Teaching the Teen Brain.

Teaching the Teen Brain.

Action Research, Got Brains? May 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm 9 comments

I had accepted a job as a 7th grade language arts teacher, and I was ecstatic to have a job where I could share my love for reading. However, I had no idea how to best teach these early adolescents who everyone seemed to be scared of. This lead me to the action research project I undertook for my Master’s Degree: brain based differentiation. This series of articles outlines what I learned.

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The dreaded discussion: ten ways to start. Frederick, P.

Annotations May 17, 2010 at 3:58 pm Comments are Disabled

Frederick, P.  (Sep. 2003).The dreaded discussion: ten ways to start.  Improving College and University Teaching.  29, 109-114. An Annotation by Laurie Walsh Frederick uses humor […]

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Listen up!  Boys and girls hear, read, learn differently

Listen up! Boys and girls hear, read, learn differently

Action Research, Featured Articles, The Shift January 20, 2010 at 9:19 pm 9 comments

New research is proving that gender differences are real. Boys and girls are different. From the way their brains are organized to the types of cells in their eyes, groundbreaking studies are showing us just how different the genders really are. In this article, Chris Wondra explains how boys and girls hear differently, and what this means for the way our children and students learn to speak and read.

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The Edge of Education Carnival. Issue 3

The Edge of Education Carnival. Issue 3

Featured Articles January 11, 2010 at 12:32 am 5 comments

Welcome to the third issue of the Edge of Education Carnival, a collection of links to the most innovative teachers using and sharing tips and techniques on the cutting edge of teaching and learning. With 17 outstanding submissions, this is by far our best issue yet.

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How Teachers Are Like Superheroes

How Teachers Are Like Superheroes

Got Brains? May 29, 2009 at 3:36 pm 3 comments

You already know what bringing a positive attitude and a smile does to your classroom environment. What you may not realize, however, is just how much influence your energy actually has on your surrounding community. According to recent research, emotions can spread like viruses. And what you’re spreading reaches far beyond anything you may have previously imagined.

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