“Children should be seen not heard.” How many of us feel like this was the mantra when growing up? In … More
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Mind Dump: Youth in Participatory Politics?
Let’s get the conversation started. What’s the role of youth in the democratic process? As an English teacher, I am … More
RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation
This video gives us something to think about in terms of how our brains are wired. How will this impact what happens in your classroom? How do you teach empathy? Why it this an essential skill?
teachingtochangela.org
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Do We Need an Internet Freedom Movement?
via mashable.com Interesting discussion here. What is technology’s role? Serve citizens? Is this happening? Consider censorship on the internet. What happened to freedom? What can we do? “Build consent of the networked?”
Declaration of Education | Write Your Declaration
via declarationofeducation.com Every once in a while, all the stars align, and an opportunity to both teach and participate in social action arises. Tomorrow, May 10, 2011, is one of those days. It’s the Great American Teach In. What will you do t…
Racial Microaggressions
Replace “therapist” with “teacher” and “client” with “student”. Incredible start to uncomfortable yet imperative conversations.
What Should Civic Learning Look Like in an Age of Social and Technological Change? | DMLcentral
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2011 Council of Youth Research PowerPoints — IDEA
Skip to content. | Skip to navigation Site Map Accessibility Contact Advanced Search… Sections Home About History of IDEA Jeannie Oakes, Founder and Former Director Learning Power Areas of Research Resources, Conditions, and Opportunities High Sch…
The Council of Youth Research — IDEA
Skip to content. | Skip to navigation Site Map Accessibility Contact Advanced Search… Sections Home About History of IDEA Jeannie Oakes, Founder and Former Director Learning Power Areas of Research Resources, Conditions, and Opportunities High Sch…
