Vol. VI No. 3* January, February, March 2001
Vol. VI No. 3* January, February, March 2001
links were valid through June 2001
Our January 2001 journal reflects many of the trends
in education we have been observing through our extended network during the past
year. We are especially happy to see the publication of new resources linking
research to practice. In our last journal, we connected you with Robert
Marzano's report on effective educational practices resulting in academic
achievement. In this journal we link you to The National Research Council's
practical and informative report, How People Learn, a valuable resource for
teachers as well as those involved in teacher preparation and educational
planning. William Ayres describes the importance of teachers communicating with
each other in another useful article dealing with teaching and learning.
You may already be connected to the Small Schools
network. If not, we
suggest that you may wish to receive ongoing information about the growing
numbers of schools that are finding ways to downsize, either as new schools or
as schools within larger institutions. In this journal we also link you to one of the best pieces of research on
the subject: Dean Pat Wasley's Small Schools and the Issue of Scale. We have
posted the executive summary to give you a preview.
You will also find new materials related to how institutions of higher education
are becoming more involved in local public schools and other community efforts.
One of the most exciting examples is described in our interview with Louis Fox,
Vice Provost in charge of Educational Partnerships at the University of
Washington. In another article, he and Christine Goodheart describe one of these
partnerships related to restoring the arts to their rightful place in education.
Both of these articles are also examples of another important trend throughout
the country and in others as well: i.e., the growing numbers of collaborations
among educational organizations at all levels, as well as with organizations in
the broader community. Additional articles related to the arts in education have
been written by Jane Dulieu and Alan Warhaftig. Mark Wahl describes how drama
can be used in teaching math.
Research from the neurosciences continues to be of increasing importance to
educators. A new institute for Brain, Mind, and Learning is described in
articles by John Medina; and Robert Sylwester discusses the role of emotions in the
classroom.
For those interested in early learning environments, Laura Sheehan discusses the
pioneering Childhaven program. Finally, of interest to those involved in
environmental education, Nancy Penrose tells about the Neptune Project in the
school of Oceanography at the University of Washington, and how public school
teachers and students will have opportunities to work directly with scientists.
Please notice that the icons beside each of these articles signify the area of
the building in which they will be placed. We invite each of you to let us know
about topics or authors you would like to have us include in forthcoming
journals.
View from the Observation Deck
Small Schools And the Issue of Scale: Executive Summary
Teacher
Talk: Teachers Building A Professional Community
An NHFL Interview with Louis Fox
Creative Schools, Connected Communities: Developing Partnerships in Arts
Education
Chaim Potok's My Name is Asher Lev, Art History and Images From
the World Wide Web
Drama and Teaching Math
Language of Dance Distance Exchange Program:
The author brings together children of two different cultures together with
dance.
The Terror of Critical Thinking or Why I Don't Believe in First Grade
Questions and Answers About the Talaris Research Institute
Unconscious Emotions, Conscious Feelings, and Curricular Challenges
Pioneering Child Care Program Proves Its Worth
The Neptune Project
John D. Branford, Ann L. Brown, and Rodney R. Cocking, editors
Robert Sylwester
Harvey F. Silver, Richard W. Strong, and Matthew J. Perini
Association for Curriculum Development, 2000
Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!
Dr. Seuss with some help from Jack Prelutsky and Lane Smith
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