Monthly Archives: April 2019
The reason for classroom observation of a teacher is more than evaluative; it is mutually informative and affirmative. When teachers do not perceive anyone “knows” their work, a perception of isolation and professional neglect accrues. Continue reading
Relevant Background Knowledge Is The Glue of Our ConversationsPK-12 education builds a common background knowledge for high school graduates, but what was learned is not always remembered. While relevancy becomes the adult filtering system that supports what we need and want to know, background knowledge is the stuff that allows us to meaningfully participate in adult conversations.
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