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Subject: Education World Newsletter Vol. 8 Issue 2
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 14:18:51 -0800 (PST)
Education World Weekly Newsletter
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Volume 8 Issue 2
January 13, 2004
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LATEST ARTICLES
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LESSON PLANNING
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Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Lessons) Just for You!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson329.shtml
Aretha and Rodney are always talking about respect; now it's Ed World's turn!
If
your students lack it or could stand to learn more about it, we offer five
lessons this week to get them talking and thinking about R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Writing Bug: Children in Charge
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug062.shtml
What would happen if kids ruled the world?
5-Minute Fillers
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fillers/fillers021.shtml
Quick activities when you have five minutes to spare -- Volume 21.
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plan: Outgroup Experiment Reveals Bias, Stereotyping
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/04-1/lesson002.shtml
Students dress as members of "outgroups" and observe the
communication/reactions
that take place.
Internet Scavenger Hunt
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/hunt/hunt018.shtml
Celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday.
Beat the Clock! -- Lessons in Time Management for Middle Graders
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/winter.shtml
Is time management an issue for your students? Do their busy schedules and
social lives prevent them from completing homework assignments? Now a free
resource can help students learn to "beat the clock"!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Teachers Say Word Walls Work!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev086.shtml
A word wall is not just a great primary-grade learning tool. Teachers across
the
grades use word walls throughout the curriculum. Many elementary and middle
schools require teachers to include word walls in their classrooms; those
teachers know firsthand the effectiveness of word walls.
Manners and Etiquette: Teaching Essential Ingredients for Success
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev087.shtml
Whether they use a formal curriculum or simply take advantage of serendipitous
opportunities, teachers are taking good manners off the back burner. Although
modeling excellent etiquette always is important, these educators say that
focusing on manners in the classroom is not an option -- it's a must!
Strategies That Work: Teaching Manners
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy019.shtml
Although character education is a hot topic in schools, education in manners
often receives scant attention. Teachers who "teach" manners say, however, that
they notice a real difference in students' attitudes, in the way they treat one
another, and in their schoolwork.
Dr. Ken Shore's Classroom Problem Solver
The Chair Tipper
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore020.shtml
Nothing is more unsettling than watching a student tip back in his chair,
teetering on the brink of a dangerous fall. Before you can break a student of
that risky habit, you need to make him aware of what he's doing. Six tips for
dealing with chair tippers.
Voice of Experience: Making a Difference Is What It's All About
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice107.shtml
Educator Max Fischer reflects on a turning point in his career. He didn't
realize what teaching was all about until his eighth year in the profession. No
wonder so many young teachers leave before they have five years under their
belts!
Teacher Feature: Starring Erin Farley
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature018.shtml
Erin Farley's Grammar Slammer activity allows students to teach one another,
work independently, work in groups, or work one-on-one with a teacher -- all at
the same time. The goal of is to allow students to master grammar at their own
pace.
Teacher Diary: On the Road to National Certification
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/diary_2003/teacherdiary.shtml
Nearing the end of the road to National Certification.
Contests and Competitions
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/contests/index.shtml
Enter to become Dole's 5 A Day Teacher of the Year.
A Dozen Activities to Promote Parent Involvement!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr200.shtml
Research shows that children are more likely to succeed academically and are
less likely to engage in violent behavior if their families are involved in
their education. Many parents say, however, that they feel unwelcome or
uncomfortable in their children's schools. Teachers often feel under attack by
parents who are highly involved. Learn how to bridge the gap!
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
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Tour the USA: A WebQuest for Grades 4-9
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/webquest_orig/webquest_orig004.shtml
A group of foreign exchange students has been invited to spend a semester at
your school. The students will tour the United States by car before arriving in
your town. Because they won't have time to travel throughout the entire United
States, they've decided to focus their tour on only one region of the country.
They've asked your class to help them decide which region to explore.
Sites to See: Family Fun Sites
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites015.shtml
Family Fun Sites offer parents an opportunity to explore the Internet with
their
children in a safe environment. Many of the sites have an educational focus,
giving parents an opportunity to become involved in their child's learning as
they guide their online activities.
A Techtorial: Clean Your Machine
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial008.shtml
Dust and debris can slow a computer's operation. Disorganized computer files
can
make it hard to find files or back-up important files. Cleaning a computer's
inside and outside enhances its performance, improves its look, and makes
finding and saving files easier!
Cool School of the Week
http://www.educationworld.com/cool_school/2003/honor_roll_010704.shtml
Louisa County Public Schools, Mineral, VA.
The Inter-Activity Center
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/interactivity/index.shtml
Excuse Busters project helps eliminate roadblocks to achievement.
A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech130.shtml
Are you feeling pressured to integrate technology into your K-12 curriculum? Do
you feel overwhelmed and under-prepared for the information age? Whether you
are
a student teacher, first-year teacher, or veteran teacher new to technology,
this article provides ideas you can use to assess where you are and to plan for
the future.
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SCHOOL ISSUES
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Firing Up Teacher-Student Communication
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat088.shtml
What do high school students really want from their teachers? According to the
40 students who expressed their views in Fires in the Bathroom: Advice to
Teachers from High School Students, they want respect, honesty, and an
understanding of them as individuals.
No Educator Left Behind: State Certification
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/NELB/NELB055.shtml
This series helps educators understand the impact of the federal No Child Left
Behind Act. This week: How does the No Child Left Behind Act define full state
certification?
Sports-Psychology Curriculum Focuses on Educating Athletes and Winning
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/soapbox/soapbox005.shtml
To Mitch Lyons, school sports are about more than winning. Educating
student-athletes about the psychology of sports produces life skills that
benefit the student and community. Plus teaching the "science of sport" often
leads to victory.
News Scoops: Education News Headlines for Busy Educators
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/edscoops.shtml
1. Student Portfolios Go Digital -- Some Connecticut students are capturing
their high school careers in digital portfolios. While some will use the
portfolios to meet graduation requirements, others aim to impress colleges.
2. Bush Marks Two Years of NCLB -- Two years after the signing of the No Child
Left Behind Act, President Bush is defending the law against critics who say it
is too rigid and underfunded.
3. Canada Bans Soda in Schools -- Citing health concerns, Canadian officials
are
banning the sale of soda in elementary and middle schools starting next year.
Vendors will replace soda with water and fruit juice. Soda still will be
available to high school students.
4. School-Business Partnerships Flourish -- Shrinking school budgets in the Des
Moines, Iowa, area are leading to more school-business partnerships. More
businesses are donating money, time, or materials to public schools.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK
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ABC Book of the Principal's Job
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin337.shtml
What do principals do? That's the question we asked our "Principal Files" team
last month. They told us what they do, and here are their responses -- from A
to
Z! Included: Contributions from more than a dozen great principals!
Teacher Training: Staff Development Through Peer Mentoring
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/teacher_training/teacher_training006.shtml
K-12 teachers can be a challenging group to train. Although deeply committed to
their students, they often feel overwhelmed by the many demands on their time
and energy. Establishing peer mentor relationships can help encourage reluctant
teachers to implement change in their classrooms.
How I Handled The Constantly Disruptive (Exceptional/Emotionally Handicapped)
Student
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/how_i_handled/how_i_handled019.shtml
What happens when one exceptional students with emotional deficits is a
constant
disruption to the classroom and the education of all the other students? We
came
up with a plan to help handle just such a situation.
Principal Profile
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/pprofile/pprofile053.shtml
Karen Mitchell, Shelby (Alabama) Elementary School.
Grants
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/index.shtml
EDS Technology Grants pay for tech products, training, services.
Conventions and Conferences
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What's coming up?
Two Principals Lead One School
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin269.shtml
Principal Marilyn Prall was about to lose assistant principal Martha Deichler,
who was moving up to head another school. Then Prall had an idea for "an
alternative leadership model" for Vista Square Elementary School. She persuaded
the district superintendent to allow her and Deichler to lead the school as
co-principals. Their partnership was launched when the school opened in July,
and the hard work and the fun haven't stopped since.
Teachers Urged to Consider Principalship
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin262.shtml
The principal's job can be a difficult, high-stress one. But it's a job that
most principals would never think of giving up! So what do they see in the job?
This week, Education World's Principal Files principals share the joys of the
job along with words of encouragement for educators who might be considering a
career path that leads to the principal's office.
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SITE REVIEWS
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Book Discussion Guides
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0104-05.shtml
Discussion guides to popular young readers' titles, plus good links.
Wyland Ocean Challenge: "Clean Water for the 21st Century"
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0104-07.shtml
Art & science meet in K-6 ocean project.
Teachers' Domain
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0104-09.shtml
Boston's WGBH produces a site for science teaching.
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