Created by Renee Prillaman

1. From the
Philosophical to the
Practical

2. “Imagination is the other end of
Reality”
K. Hari Kumar
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3. Recall a time when you were really
learning…..

4. STUDENTS THRIVE
• WHEN THEY:
experience and interact with curriculum
• WHEN THEY:
have the opportunity to take part in their learning

5. Born to Learn

6. present
standpoint
of the child
child curriculum
facts and
truths of
studies

7. the teacher becomes a
partner
guiding students
to independently discover
meaning within the subject
area.

8. 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

9. 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

10. Seat Time
• The premise of our educational system is that
seat time is the critical feature of learning.

11. “People can have the Model-T in any
color…”
“… so long as it’s
black”

12. Dare to innovate and take risks
“You will miss 100% of the shots
you don’t take.”
Wayne Gretsky
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13. Opportunity 1
• Treat students as they
are capable of becoming

14. Opportunity 2
• Create pedagogical models that are:
▫ Innovative and based on research
▫ But still reflect our past

15. Opportunity 3
• Incorporate brain research of the last decade
▫ Brains are not linear

16. Opportunity 4
Engage in a

17. Moving from imagination to
reality – Day 1 and beyond…
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18. 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

19. Nesting: Preparing Your Space
Create 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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20. 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

21. 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.