MSNBC held this annual event in September 2010 .Our educational challenges were the main focus of this multiday summit. Many teachers, policy maker,and educational experts actively participated in many valuable discussions. I have summerized their opinions and recommendations.
Re-imagining the Classroom through Social Justice Projects-Portraying Student...Nuria Villalobos
This presentation shows the reaction of EFL students at Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, towards social justice projects implemented in the language classroom. It reflects how students improved their language proficiency, developed leadership and interpersonal skills and demonstrated positive attitudes while conducting social projects.
Re-imagining the Classroom through Social Justice Projects-Portraying Student...Nuria Villalobos
This presentation shows the reaction of EFL students at Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica, towards social justice projects implemented in the language classroom. It reflects how students improved their language proficiency, developed leadership and interpersonal skills and demonstrated positive attitudes while conducting social projects.
The Teachers' Role in the Development and growth of schoolsAdetoun Omole
The Teachers'role in the development and growth of Schools is highlighted in this presentation. You will most certainly find it very useful and relevant, thank you!
Students deserve authentic learning opportunities that involve them in both their communities and the broader world.
Educators teach in complex environments. We know that effective teachers are the main drivers of student success and can be the agents of change in every classroom. This is only possible if teachers have autonomy and trust from their school systems to use innovative and authentic curriculum, to employ inquiry-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies, and have the ability to experiment with new technologies.
The Teachers' Role in the Development and growth of schoolsAdetoun Omole
The Teachers'role in the development and growth of Schools is highlighted in this presentation. You will most certainly find it very useful and relevant, thank you!
Students deserve authentic learning opportunities that involve them in both their communities and the broader world.
Educators teach in complex environments. We know that effective teachers are the main drivers of student success and can be the agents of change in every classroom. This is only possible if teachers have autonomy and trust from their school systems to use innovative and authentic curriculum, to employ inquiry-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies, and have the ability to experiment with new technologies.
2. The Event From September 26th-29th, Rockefeller Plaza was transformed into a "Learning Plaza," an interactive experience open to the public that explored some of the most innovative aspects of American education. Spanning five interactive galleries - the Learner, the Educator, the School & Community, the Nation, and the Call to Action.
3. Mission Involvement of leaders, policy makers, teachers through thoughtful dialogue. discussion of the challenges, potential solution.
5. Our Global Status Among 30 developed nations. We’re ranked 24th in Math 17th in English 10th in Literacy
6. Education Nation Scoreboard for Schools An interactive tool to learn more about our neighborhood school. This scoreboard provides a statewide and nationwide comparison of schools.
11. President’s Agenda Teacher can play a key role in transformation Value teachers and appraise them as other developed nations are doing Teachers must be evaluated so only the committed and hard working teachers will sustain in the classroom Teachers are nation builders and they deserve the to be respected as a professional President defends investment in Education
12. Experts’ Opinion We should value our teacher and pay them as much as other valued professionals. We have to reinvent the profession to attract more young and talented people. Teachers’ accountability is the key to provide more decision making powers to teachers. Deborah Kenny(founder of Harlem village academies)
13. Expert’s Opinion How to evaluate teachers Direct teacher observation that how they engage them in cognitive activities Draw students’ attention and through them to deeper understanding Carter the diverse needs of diverse people At risk student are even more sensitive to student-teacher interaction Robert Pianta(Dean UVA Curry School of Education)
14. Students’ Perspective:What makes a School Great Great teachers who care and listen to students’ problems Diversity A sense of community and responsibility among students Great programs and opportunity for everyone (From the students of Omaha Central High School in Nebraska)