School and Creativity Watch the video, Ken Robinson Says Schools Kill Creativity. Sir Ken Robinson suggests that our schools are killing creativity. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Do you think the focus on 21st century skills will refocus the priority in schools away from solely mastering discrete skills? If it did, would this […]
Different School Models Part One: There is a range of school models that exist within our school communities, all of which have the goal of helping students achieve their potential. You will need to interview two teachers, principals, or teaching support staff members from two different schools to complete this assignment. Although it is not […]
Multiple Intelligences The idea of Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences suggests that there are specific intelligences that are inherent in all individuals. The author, however, suggests that a preferred style may not necessarily be the best way an individual learns. With that in mind, what relevance do you see using the intelligences in your classroom in […]
The Purpose of School In the discussion post last week, Sir Ken Robinson suggested that schools are killing creativity. Seth Godin also challenges us in his TedTalk, Stop Stealing Dreams: Seth Godin at TEDxYouth@BFS, to think about what is the purpose of school. He suggests eight things that will change education and shift our education system, […]
Who Am I? The purpose of this discussion assignment is to reflect upon your understanding of different historical and philosophical approaches to the self. After completing your readings, write a 2–3-page paper contrasting the avocado/essentialist idea of the self with the artichoke/protean view of the self. Remember to explain specific theories with supporting citations from […]
Intelligence Are you aware of what your preferred type of intelligence is? Complete the survey on multiple intelligences, Assessment: Find Your Strengths! In no more than one page, explain the following: a. Did the results match the way you were taught in school? b. If your profile results were actually that of one of your students, how would […]
This assignment is designed to encourage you to reflect upon the nature of God from a philosophical rather than religious perspective. After completing this week’s readings, write a 3–4-page essay explaining at least two approaches to the nature and existence of God. Explain the difference between theology and philosophy. Describe at least two philosophical approaches […]
Effective Lesson Planning and Design Chapter 9 of the textbook focuses on the importance of designing effective lessons. For this assignment, you will create a presentation using PowerPoint,Prezi, or another presentation tool of your choice to analyze effective practices in designing effective instruction for students. Scenario: You have been asked by a colleague or administrator […]
No Teacher Left Behind We often talk about the measures of No Child Left Behind and ensuring student success. There is, however, no talk about any type of the No Teacher Left Behind Act. How would you suggest we, as a nation, provide consistent learning opportunities for teachers and ensure that they are not left […]
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