Peer Mediation

What is peer mediation? Peer mediation is used in many schools. Discussion on what it is and what it does.

Education

I need an idea for an activity that clearly demonstrates teaching as an art and as a science. (this is not for an art and a science lesson; it is needed for an activity that represents the art as well as the science of teaching.)

Social Stories Intervention with children who have Aspergers and Autism - what is this, how has it been developed and who does it help?

Social Stories Intervention with children who have Aspergers and Autism. What are social stories and how are they written? What kind of people do the social stories work with?

This posting examines the benefits of nontraditional education.

This solution poses the question, "Is there truth and or statistics that support the following question: "I am not sure that 18 year olds value education in the same way that 35 year old students do."

What are skills of a good listener?

Think about a skill that most people do not have but could benefit from mastering. why would people benefit from having this skill? What are the consequences of not having this certain skill. I have come up with a few topics, but don't even know where to begin. I like the first one, but if you can come up with something bett ...continues

Decision Making, Logic and Critical Thinking Questions

1. Name the 8 characteristics of critical thinking: ______________________ __________________________ ______________________ __________________________ ______________________ __________________________ ______________________ __________________________. 2. List DeBono’s hats and give a brief description of each __ ...continues

How will understanding the history of education help you as an educator?

How will understanding the history of education help you as an educator?

Roe vs Wade

This posting addresses opinions about Roe vs. Wade and also how it adheres to judicial activism or judicial restraints.

Teaching and student learning are featured topics.

How do “standards” impact K-12 teaching and student learning? Please provide some specific examples.

IEP Meeting

What do you think are the benefits and/or drawbacks to having a student attend his or her own IEP meeting?