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Taylor Mali on what teachers make - YouTube video
Posted by CR Ed on Jan 22, 11
In this video slam poet Taylor Mali speaks his mind on “What Teachers Make.” Strong words that stand up for teachers…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxsOVK4syxU
Promoting “Peace One Day” September 21, 2010
Posted by Kathleen Doyle on Aug 28, 10
I just visited the “Peace One Day” website: http://www.peaceoneday.org/en/education and was impressed with what I found there. The website houses a number of great resources to help teachers and their students celebrate “Peace One Day” on September 21. September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace, a day of global ceasefire and non-violence: Peace Day. If you register on the site, it is possible to receive free resource materials for your school. Their goal is to provide education resources to every school on the earth! The materials are designed to help students gain insight into peace in a multicultural world. The materials use instructional methodologies such as reflective and individual group activities, critical thinking and modern technology to help student gain an awareness of Peace One Day. Nineteen interactive lesson plans can be used to help teachers explore issues like Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Intercultural Cooperation, Art, Music & more. It is recommended that the resources be used in conjunction with Jeremy and Jude Law’s documentary video: “The Day After Peace”. The 32 minute classroom resource video link is available on the website to view online for free. The video can be viewed with subtitles in Arabic, Chinese [Mandarin] French, Russian and Spanish. The materials obtained from the site would also be very helpful for teachers wanting to create projects with their students and/or create themes and projects to prepare for participation for Conflict Resolution Day this October 21st.
Tips for the Start of the School Year from SEL expert Maurice Elias
Posted by CR Ed on Aug 27, 10
Social and Emotional Learning advocate Maurice Elias provides a nice 7-point plan for getting off to a good start this school year. You can read them online over at the Edutopia website.
Teacher.tv Behaviour Challenge video module
Posted by CR Ed on Mar 25, 10
The U.K.-based Teacher.tv site has just released a very engaging learning module called The Behaviour Challenge which places you in the classroom with three students who are presenting problems that may interfere with the learning environment. You choose which student to focus on first, and then what approach to try with them and you see video of their response and some commentary from a coach. It’s a nicely done interactive learning tool. I wonder what others think - Does it incorporate enough Conflict Resolution concepts in the learning?
Great Video: Learn & Live: Resolving Conflict at O’Farrell Middle School
Posted by Kathleen Doyle on Jan 09, 10
I found this video very interesting and most helpful. The philosophy at O’Farrell Middle School aims to enhance student life in not only academics and family life but also to stress the benefits of Student Social Development in order for children to perform well. The school regularly welcomes the participation of staff of community agencies on site to help in this initiative. Specialists and staff meet with students weekly. For example, regular meetings include visits from Counselors to to talk with groups of children about Conflict Resolution techniques and visits from Counselors to discuss gang issues. One interesting facet of conflict and resolution that arose during a student-teacher discussion session in the video was how the issue of the student’s boredom in the class affected the student-teacher relationship. You can view the video as part of our online video collection.
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