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From the Philosophical to the Practical
“Imagination is the other end of Reality”
K. Hari Kumar
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Recall a time when you were really learning…..
STUDENTS THRIVE•WHEN THEY:
experience and interact with curriculum
•WHEN THEY: have the opportunity to take part in their learning
Born to Learn
present standpoint
of the child
child curriculum
facts and truths of
studies
the teacher becomes a partner
guiding students
to independently discover meaning within the subject area.
Joseph Palermo - Pedagogy of the Depressed•Can students really be taught critical
thinking, civics, and citizenship skills in a standardized format that values conformity?
•Why are the ideals that have long been associated with public higher education being scrapped in favor of private special interests that stand to profit from these changes?
•Most people might want to see a real doctor instead of going to WebMD
Joseph Palermo - Pedagogy of the Depressed•Access does not replace dialogue, critical
thinking, and learning•Collective student activities are part of the
learning process•Better success with real human interaction
Seat Time
•The premise of our educational system is that seat time is the critical feature of learning.
“People can have the Model-T in any color…” “… so long as it’s
black”
Dare to innovate and take risks
“You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
Wayne Gretskye e
Opportunity 1•Treat students as they
are capable of becoming
Opportunity 2
•Create pedagogical models that are:▫Innovative and based on research▫But still reflect our past
Opportunity 3
• Incorporate brain research of the last decade▫Brains are not linear
Opportunity 4
Engage in a
Moving from imagination to reality – Day 1 and beyond…
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Focus On The Child
Read student records/reports – Talk to previous teachers
Consider connecting to children before they arrive – Send a post card.
Prepare your grade book and attendance records
Prepare “get to know you” activities including process for class agreements
Create rituals, routines, and traditions
Send letter of welcome To families
Nesting: Preparing Your SpaceCreate clear
distinctions between child & teacher space
Put comfort items you need in your space
Create visual displays that communicate your anticipation of your students’ arrivals
Plan clear arrangements For organization
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Curriculum And Getting Started
First month as a time for diagnostic assessments, review, and establishing a foundation for the year
Be Familiar with the year’s curriculum map
Plan the first unit of study
Send a parent letter for first unit of study
Keep detailed lesson plans a week ahead
Choose a lesson plan format and work with it at least two months
Take Exquisite Care of Yourself
Know what you must have to be fully supported – Eat well, exercise, sleep!
Prioritize areas of focus for the year.
Ask for support.
Plan ahead for reflection and for your own growth.