More Brain-Based Learning Resources
Here are new additions to The Best Resources On “Brain-Based Learning” — Help Me Find More: Looking at Executive Function is by Rick Wormeli. Why All Students Should Write: A Neurological Explanation For Literacy is by Judy Willis. 5 Strategies to Improve Working Memory Skills is from Learning Works For Kids. Building Brain Literacy in Elementary Students is by Judy Willis and appeared in Edutopi
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement"
Engaging Parents In School… | Going Beyond Parent "Involvement": The Best Resources — Specifically For Parents — On BullyingI have an extensive “Best” list at my other blog titled A Very, Very Beginning List Of The Best Resources On Bullying. In addition, I’ve published several posts in this blog about bullying resources specifically for parents, and thought bringing them together in on
What “School Reformers” — And All Of Us — Can Learn From Pope Francis About Creating Change
There’s a phenomenal article about Pope Francis in this week’s The New Yorker — and it isn’t behind a paywall! Who Am I to Judge? A radical Pope’s first year is by James Carroll. Here’s a key passage that “school reformers” — and all of us — can learn from about creating change: I’d add the quality of “listening” to “invitation and welcome” but, nevertheless, I think the passage does provide an e
Infographic: “How Christmas is Celebrated Around the Globe”
I’m adding this infographic to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa: And, while I’m at it, here are a couple more new additions to the same list: Why Tamaladas mean so much to Mexicans
“The Best Resources — Specifically For Parents — On Bullying”
The Best Resources — Specifically For Parents — On Bullying is a new post I’ve published over at my other blog, Engaging Parents In School. Additional suggestions are welcome…
Even More Fun Christmas Resources
Here are even more additions to The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa: Simple English Videos was begun by veteran ESL/EFL teacher Vicki Hollett. You can read her description of the free site here. The engaging videos have “clickable” transcripts. Here’s a fun Christmas rap video they just produced: TIME has published an interactive showing the most popular Christmas
Reminder: What Was The Best Education-Related Book You Read This Year?
As I’ve done every December for the past several years, I’m inviting readers of this blog to share the best education-related book that you read over the past twelve months. Leave a your choice in the comments section with no more than a sentence or two description/explanation. As usual, I’ll publish a full list on January 1st. December 29th is the deadline to get your choice in if you want me to
“What Are The Best Ways To Make A Flipped Classroom Work?”
What Are The Best Ways To Make A Flipped Classroom Work? is the new “question of the week” at my Education Week Teacher blog. Feel free to leave responses there or here….
A Few More Christmas Resources
Here are some new additions to my massive The Best Places To Learn About Christmas, Hanukkah, & Kwanzaa list: An expat Washington Christmas: Antelope and ptarmigan can be tough to find is from The Washington Post. I wouldn’t say this video is in the “Christmas spirit,” but it would certainly be engaging to ELLs (thanks to Michelle Henry for the tip): Explore more infographics like this one
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL: Important Post For Email Subscribers To This BlogI really “went to town” yesterday and published many posts to get caught up on a backlog. Unfortunately, Feedblitz didn’t include all of them in the email they sent to subscribers. So here are links to the posts they didn’t include: More Good “Year In Review” Features “Educat