Archive for the ‘Advocacy & Teacher Education’ Category
Posted on: November 1, 2013
Want to be a “boulanger(ère)”??
Had to share…
“Thierry Marx, the king of molecular gastronomy and judge on Top Chef France, has opened an école de boulangerie in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. What’s so extraordinary about this baking school is its mission: to train the unemployed and unskilled in a solid métier, thereby providing an opportunity for aspiring bakers to open up their own businesses. Traditionally, the professional formation is quite intensive and inaccessible for those without the means, so it’s remarkable that Marx’s school is free.”
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Diane Ravitch
VIDEO: Diane Ravitch believes education reform should focus on getting children out of poverty, not finding the bad teachers. (08:11)
Posted on: October 31, 2013
Research Supports Global Curriculum`
Language immersion, global competence, and vibrant professional learning communities enhance student learning at Seattle’s John Stanford International School.
ESL Leadership and Collaboration
Posted on: October 31, 2013
Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.”
— Jonathan Swift, Anglo-Irish writer
Are you a culturally responsive teacher? This podcast includes the 7 steps to culturally responsive teaching as well as how to implement them in all classrooms.
Posted on: October 30, 2013
Click on the link to check out the video.
National Family Literacy Day
Family Fun Night
November 1
6-9 PM
815 W. Market Street
Posted on: October 30, 2013
5 Ways to Stop Bullying and Move into Action
From Edutopia:
“With the release of the film Bully and daily news reports about the devastating impact on students who have been relentlessly bullied, teachers find themselves on the front line in addressing bullying. It is time to move into action. Not In Our School offers solutions-based strategies and tools for change to a network of schools that are working to create safe, inclusive and accepting climates” Read more by clicking on the link.
Excellent podcast created by a colleague.
Here are a few pointers as to how mainstream teachers can help make their ESL students feel more comfortable with their learning experience, as well as involve their parents.
Mazzocchi ESL 