U.S. History students are busy taking on the persona of the Progressive reformers. On Tuesday, they will need to be be prepared to attend a Progressive meeting of the minds where they will discuss and debate.
Extra points are on the table for props, masks, and enthusiasm so I can guarantee that pictures will be arriving on Tuesday afternoon.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Yes, I do have class
Day 4 of Dimensions of Curriculum is complete. I can feel myself transforming as a teacher and I like who I am becoming. I am seeing the big picture more and more, and focusing on the minute details of history less and less.
I think one of the hardest parts of becoming a better teacher is that you might take one step forward and two steps back. Tonight we discussed our memorable educational moments. The times from our school years that we will never forget. I came up with a list of unforgettable experiences like the Hope-a-me-boats-floata, and the Ricky Lake 4. These were moments that forever shaped my views on education and I will never forget them. After a few years of teaching, I have developed lessons that are good and that I am comfortable teaching. I don't feel like there are that many that are unforgettable and that means I need to get better. Tonight was a real eye opener.
Daniel Pink (is a god of thought) teaches that we need to ask ourselves two questions:
1) What is your sentence?
- This means that great humans can usually be summed up in one fairly simple sentence.
- I wan mine to be "Ben taught people how to be leaders and built social capital."
- I don't know if that is my sentence right now, but I am working on it.
2) Were you better today than you were yesterday?
- Easily, without a doubt.
:)
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I think one of the hardest parts of becoming a better teacher is that you might take one step forward and two steps back. Tonight we discussed our memorable educational moments. The times from our school years that we will never forget. I came up with a list of unforgettable experiences like the Hope-a-me-boats-floata, and the Ricky Lake 4. These were moments that forever shaped my views on education and I will never forget them. After a few years of teaching, I have developed lessons that are good and that I am comfortable teaching. I don't feel like there are that many that are unforgettable and that means I need to get better. Tonight was a real eye opener.
Daniel Pink (is a god of thought) teaches that we need to ask ourselves two questions:
1) What is your sentence?
- This means that great humans can usually be summed up in one fairly simple sentence.
- I wan mine to be "Ben taught people how to be leaders and built social capital."
- I don't know if that is my sentence right now, but I am working on it.
2) Were you better today than you were yesterday?
- Easily, without a doubt.
:)
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Location:Barre City School
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Glogster
When you introduce a new technology and a student says that they wish they has known about this throughout high school, you know that you are doing something right.
I will post a link to a few glogs next week once the students have finished the assignment.
I will post a link to a few glogs next week once the students have finished the assignment.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Consider it pushed!!!
The students had a blast and ALL of them did an amazing job. I am truly impressed.
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Location:Siskin, Derby, VT
Monday, October 4, 2010
Student Council
I am truly excited about Student Council moving to Wednesdays after school. In the past we had lunch time once a week and we were still able to get a lot done.
My goal for this year is for every student to understand what leadership is, and for them to all feel like they have made progress towards becoming a better leader.
It is going to be a lot of fun and "if it isn't fun, why do it."
My goal for this year is for every student to understand what leadership is, and for them to all feel like they have made progress towards becoming a better leader.
It is going to be a lot of fun and "if it isn't fun, why do it."
Location:BMU
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sausage being made...
"Laws are like sausages, it is better not to see them being made." -Otto von Bismarck
Friday the World History classes got stranded on the Deserted Island. This activity forces the class to work together to form a functioning government from scratch.
Bismarck hit the nail right on the head. Despite a dash of noise and a pinch if chaos, the students got a lot out of this exercise and got a terrific introduction to our unit on government.
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Friday the World History classes got stranded on the Deserted Island. This activity forces the class to work together to form a functioning government from scratch.
Bismarck hit the nail right on the head. Despite a dash of noise and a pinch if chaos, the students got a lot out of this exercise and got a terrific introduction to our unit on government.
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Location:BMU
Push yourself....
The BMU Middle School heads back to the Siskin ropes course this Tuesday to complete the high elements.
The kids were phenomenal with the low elements and I can't wait to see how they handle a little bit of height.
Mr. Blood and myself are seen here at the very end of a difficult challenge that forces you to trust yourself, your partner, and the people who spot you. Much to the dismay of the students, we got to the end, and none of them got a free homework pass.
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The kids were phenomenal with the low elements and I can't wait to see how they handle a little bit of height.
Mr. Blood and myself are seen here at the very end of a difficult challenge that forces you to trust yourself, your partner, and the people who spot you. Much to the dismay of the students, we got to the end, and none of them got a free homework pass.
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Location:Derby, VT
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