Alyssa

What is the PURPOSE of education at that time?

What was the CURRICULUM and methods of INSTRUCTION used to reach the purpose? What was the ROLE of the STUDENT and of the TEACHER?

[|Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials] [|John Locke's "Tabula Rasa" Theory] [|Dame Schools]

[|Latin Grammar Schools]

[|Ben Franklin's English Academy]



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Assignment for Friday, June 21:

Integration and Higher-Level Thinking

I actually used the "differentiator" tool from this website to develop some lesson plans for my social studies methods class this past spring. However, it's also a place where educators share their integrated and differentiated lessons plans which encourage higher-level thinking. I believe this website can be easily related to the Seven Success Centers discussed in the article. It provides educators with the tools to develop their own integrated, thematic units which reflect Howard Gardner's theory. In addition, I believe it enhances the discussion of students' failure and potential in "Successful Schooling: The Theory," as there are numerous articles which show educators how to encourage students how to move beyond their perceived limitations.

// What a neat website! I especially liked the subject specific links, including Creativity. Thanks for the good tie-in with the readings. Prof. N. //

[|Reviving the Arts in Schools]

This article reveals how desperately schools need to reconsider emphasis on fine arts in schools. Participation in art or music increases cognitive ability, which ultimately results in higher achievement in academics. Integration of the arts into the core subjects is also strongly encouraged. As in the article, "Successful Schooling in Action," this piece elaborates on how the arts truly has an impact on the student as a whole. // Very good points! This also should be shared with other educators who believe t //// here is a strong connection between the arts and academics. //

[|Multiple Intelligences Academy]

This video shows a typical day in the classroom for students attending a Multiple Intelligences Academy in Georgia. Teachers implement all of Howard Gardner's eight intelligences to reach all children in the classroom. Each student discovers which area he or she is truly "smart," and teachers use this as a foundation to help students reach other milestones in other academic areas. I believe this video is a great visual aide, showing teachers how Gardner's theory can be put into practice in the classroom.

// Interesting video: one that I have not seen on multiple intelligences. It's neat that students are being made aware of their uniqueness. What a great idea to have a multi-intelligence "fair" to show off their talents! //

Reflection on Dr. Pigge's Presentation:
 * // Alyssa, I have downloaded your assignment on Tale of Two Schools. Thanks. //**