This quote got me thinking this morning, about using research responsibly. About recognizing that learning and change are contextual and that research done in a vacuum (as much academic research is) is not always valid. (in reference to starting class earlier so that afterschool programs do not finish when it is dark out in a… Continue reading “But those researchers don’t live in my neighborhood.”
Category: Research
Another big question re: learning styles
This question is an add-on to my last post: I no longer believe in learning styles. You? It might be a good idea to read that to put this in some kind of context 🙂 ——— If we cater to individual preference in terms of how to receive input aka match our teaching style to… Continue reading Another big question re: learning styles
I no longer believe in learning styles. You?
A few years ago I had a series of … conversations … with my then PhD adviser about the notion of learning styles. The conversations included a few of us candidates who were also elementary or high school teachers. He maintained, and would not budge, the stance that there was no evidence to prove the… Continue reading I no longer believe in learning styles. You?
Cite, I say, Cite! Student engagement & improved learning
I was asked to find some sources to support this statement I made: Student engagement is primary. Of course it guarantees learning. Here are a few. I’m hoping you can add some more 🙂 Engagement Theories Theory of Engagement from the Schlechty Center for School Reform Student Engagement (powerpoint) by Amy Reschly, Ph.D. & James… Continue reading Cite, I say, Cite! Student engagement & improved learning
How do we not give zeros? Voicethread response.
Using voice thread to respond to questions about grading practices.
Blogapalooza 2009
It’s a task, trying to trackback how I discovered something via social media. I follow a modest hundred or so people on twitter, have a few hundred friends on the book, and then there are the bloggers in my rss feed. But I am pretty darn sure I found out about Blogapalooza via @Linda704. Like… Continue reading Blogapalooza 2009
Reflections on a PhD
How do I take my own advice? Where do I go from here?
Bridging gaps. In cultures. In my ideas.
Bridges. Sun rising. Strong metaphors for change in education.
reiterations
The tree is rife with reiteration. Reminds me of this process of knocking out a solid dissertation proposal.
Reforming Reform v.2
What is our focus in education reform?