Mrs. Clarke has been teaching since 1973 and now serves as an Assistant Principal. She discussed how teaching has changed from her early career, when classrooms were more teacher-centered and resources were limited. Now, she emphasizes developing students' critical thinking skills through project-based units like "Murder under the Microscope," where students collaborate online to solve an environmental crime. As a facilitator, she guides students as they research clues independently and in groups. This engages students in meaningful learning as they develop skills like reasoning and questioning.
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Be introduced to the latest edition of the Social Studies Review, Technology Trends in the Social Studies. Guest editor George Sabato will present highlights of several social studies technology trends. Topics include podcasting, tech tools, tech in geography, using media, virtual museums, simulations, and peer editing. Also learn how to contribute to the Social Studies Review.
3 essential characteristics of teacherpreneurs. If we want to innovate and progress in education, we need to level up a little every day, connect with excellence, and personalize learning. Opening presentation at Grand Canyon University.
Achieving Interaction in an Online Course is vital for satisfactory learning outcomes and learning experience. In this presentation we explore online learning interaction and further give recommendations for online learning activities that improve on interaction
Quest in Education April 2019 ISSN: 0048-6434VIBHUTI PATEL
We request authors to send their original research-based articles and book reviews on issues concerning education. As Quest in Education publishes peer-reviewed articles, the authors should be ready to wait for seeing their article in print.
Technology Trends in the Social StudiesGeorge Sabato
Be introduced to the latest edition of the Social Studies Review, Technology Trends in the Social Studies. Guest editor George Sabato will present highlights of several social studies technology trends. Topics include podcasting, tech tools, tech in geography, using media, virtual museums, simulations, and peer editing. Also learn how to contribute to the Social Studies Review.
3 essential characteristics of teacherpreneurs. If we want to innovate and progress in education, we need to level up a little every day, connect with excellence, and personalize learning. Opening presentation at Grand Canyon University.
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Quest in Education April 2019 ISSN: 0048-6434VIBHUTI PATEL
We request authors to send their original research-based articles and book reviews on issues concerning education. As Quest in Education publishes peer-reviewed articles, the authors should be ready to wait for seeing their article in print.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2. Interview with Mrs Chris Clarke, Assistant Principal at Vardys Road Public School Mrs Clarke has been teaching since 1973. She trained at Westmead Teachers College for 2years. Mrs Clarke has over 30 years on class experience teaching within the NSW public school system. Mrs Clarke was recognised with a Department of Education ‘Outstanding Leadership’ award in 2009. Interviewed, June 12th, 2010
3. When you began teaching what was a typical classroom like? Students usually sat in rows, 2 students at a desk, facing the blackboard. The teacher’s desk was at the front of the room but was not the main feature, the blackboard would have been the main teaching aid. Resources for classroom activities were exercise books, spirit duplicated stencils and teacher made teaching aids. Photo: Microsoft Clipart
4. At the beginning of my career.... At the beginning of my teaching career I still saw the importance of need based learning but with resources and class sizes limited the teachers’ ability to address all needs was also limited. The average class size was 35 students. Lessons were teacher centred and developed from explicit syllabus guidelines. The students relied on teachers for their knowledge and were assessed on their knowledge of content rather than their ability to use content to think critically. Bookwork and presentation of work were considered important, this was also a way of assessing the teacher. Uniformity and conformity rather than individuality were considered important. Photo: Microsoft Clipart
18. Students consider what thinking is needed to understand or move forward.De Bono, E. 1992, Hawker Brownlow Education. Teaching Thinking Skills in the Primary Years.
19. An example of what I would say is 21st century teaching A unit of work that I have recently completed with my year 6 class was “Murder under the Microscope” http://www.microscope.edu.au/Public/Default.aspx. This program presents a challenge to both students and teacher, as the teacher has no prior knowledge of the final scenario. The teacher is working through the problems with the students, therefore placing the teacher in the role of “facilitator”.
20. Understanding the Basics The topics for investigation all relate to water and the environment. Find out what knowledge students already have about science. Students should have and understanding of the water cycle before attempting more complex research. Students also need to understand what a catchment is. They could build a catchment model (using such things as modelling clay and water to simulate rain) to show how water travels in the environment. Extract from :Teachers’ area: Prepare. www.microscope.edu.au.
21. Murder under the Microscope lesson Building background knowledge: Students in mixed ability groups research, via the web, environmental terms necessary as background knowledge e.g. nutrients in soil, salinity, agricultural run off. Each group was given a specific topic and became experts to report to the rest of the class. Written reports displayed for class to revisit as necessary. Photo: Microsoft Clipart
22. Using a laptop, a data projector and a large screen all students had access to daily updates from the interactive program, Murder under the Microscope. These updates took the form of quizzes, videos presentations, email messages, video web streaming. All updates presented students with information to further their investigations. Each day students did further research in an effort to identify the crime site, the victim and the villain. Clues were cumulative with students research confirming their ideas. Research was done in groups and individually, making use of 2 classroom computers and school computer lab. Many students continued their investigations at home, using resources such as “You Tube” or simply searching “Google” for answers. Google logo from Google website
23. As information was collected it was culled and useful information was displayed on a matrix, on the classroom wall. To identify the crime site students researched the given localities and identified the site using rainfall statistics clues and cross referencing a clue with the Bureau of Meteorology. The victim was identified using locality information and researching obscure clues as to the animals features. To find the villain students had to recognise the principle of cause and effect, as a second animal was thrown into the equation. Through much research, discussion and trial and error student and teacher identified all 3. This program has now become an international annual competition. When students have solved the crime they can then go on to create an environmental plan to improve the given situation. Bureau of Meteorology logo from Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology website
24. Reflections The program further developed students reasoning, research, questioning, discussion and observation skills. The students were motivated and engaged in meaningful learning and constantly looking for deeper understanding of each aspect of their research. Other teachers involved in the program in the school met informally to reflect on the progress of the program and students engagement in the program.
25. Reflections from a 2010 Bachelor of Education uni student Mrs Clarkes’ Murder under the Microscope seems to be the beginnings of 21st century teaching. Perhaps with the introduction of more technology, with each student having constant access to a computer and internet, Mrs Clarke would have been able to discard the “matrix on the wall” and “displays for the whole class to see”. All these tools will be available to the students whenever they access a file on their computers. Mrs Clarkes’ role in this lesson was that of “facilitator” reflecting that she was not the hub of all knowledge, she simply guided her students in the direction which seemed the best. Her students were also the teachers in this lesson as they may have discovered clues that perhaps Mrs Clarke did not and shared that knowledge with the rest of the class. “Teachers are primarily learners. They are problem-posers and problem-solvers; they are researchers; and they are intellectuals engaged in unravelling the learning process both for themselves and for the young people in their charge” (“Quality Teacher Program” 2001.pg. 4)
26. References Bureau of Meteorology: logo retrieved from: http://www.bom.gov.au/index.shtml Clarke. C. Assistant Principal, Vardys Road Public School. Interviewed June 12th, 2010. Department of Education NSW, Quality Teacher Program, Pedagogy for the Future, Discussion Paper, (Feb 2001). Google: Logo retrieved from: http://www.google.com/ Microsoft Office clipart: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/images/default.aspx??Origin=EC790014051033&CTT=6&ver=12&app=powerpnt.exe Murder under the Microscope website: http://www.microscope.edu.au/Public/Default.aspx Six thinking Hats: De Bono, E., Hawker Brownlow Education. 1992; Teaching Thinking Skills in the Primary Years. Retrieved from: http://debonoforschools.com/asp/six_hats.asp