November 2017 archive

Recommended for Teachers | Project Based Learning | BIE

Buck Institute for Education promotes offers resources for Project Based Learning (PBL), and has been active for 25 years. “Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.”   …

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Home – National Day on Writing

National Day On Writing The National Day on Writing (October 20) was founded by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) … Read More Source: Home – National Day on Writing

Cool Classics makes Chicago kids’ lives better, a book at a time – Chicago Tribune

A look at Cool Classics!, a book-based after-school program in Chicago started and run by Mara Tapp and a finalist for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award. Source: Cool Classics makes Chicago kids’ lives better, a book at a time – Chicago Tribune

Educational Leadership:Citizens in the Making:The Real Problem with Fake News

Source: Educational Leadership:Citizens in the Making:The Real Problem with Fake News

Improving Teacher Practices: The Gradual Release Model

“Explore the “gradual release” instructional model with Sarah as she tries it in her class” Source: Improving Teacher Practices: The Gradual Release Model

Using Music To Help Teach English Language Arts

Source: Using Music To Help Teach English Language Arts

Listening Comprehension, Listening that sparks learning | Listenwise

http://listenwise.com   http://listenwise.com/?_ga=2.165270783.1155634957.1510412949-1952644787.1476133607  Source: Listening Comprehension, Listening that sparks learning | Listenwise