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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Don’t Look a Gift-Horse in the Mouth! The Dilemma of the ‘Gifted.
When there isn't an attempt to explore and capitalize on what makes children unique, "gifted" or otherwise, all children are left behind.
Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 09:50 AM.
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Thursday, December 13, 2007
Calculators in the Classroom
Since the invention of the calculator forty years ago, educators have debated the value of such tools in the classroom.
Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:55 PM.
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Monday, December 10, 2007
U.S. Flatlines on PISA
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development recently released the results of its Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 12:21 PM.
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Thursday, December 06, 2007
Building our Children’s Brains
Carol S. Dweck identifies two different mindsets in students: the fixed mindset, which believes that success stems from ability, and the growth mindset, which believes success comes from growth. Dweck's research has shown that students who are spoken to with a growth mindset are the students for whom growth is more likely, and success greater.
Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 02:33 PM.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
Are Influential Teachers Becoming Extinct?
According to figures released by the United Federation of Teachers in New York City, teacher resignations have increased steadily since 2001.
Posted by Anne-Evan Williams at 02:25 PM.
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