Brain-based research and play are focal topics.

This posting obtains research and related materials (articles, video-tapes, artifacts, etc.) on brain-based learning and its relationship to play.

What kind of engagement strategies and grouping configurations you will use to increase interaction?

When teaching high school students about justice, what kind of engagement strategies and grouping configurations you will use to increase interaction? (approximately 2.5 paragraphs and some references that can help me further) Thank you.

Change in Schools

As a teacher they are ways to change things in the classroom that you would like or need to help your students. In this classroom we have computers but only one can be connected to the internet -- and this we need to change. What would you do to increase internet access? What would you take, and who would you need to contac ...continues

Piaget and Vygotsky - How do their theories of child development compare?

Compare and contrast Piaget's and Vygotsky's theories of child development. Focusing on adolescence, discuss the implications of these theories in regards to education. Includes: general overview of theories education in adolescence learning standards curriculum social/emotional issues cultural and behavioral issues ...continues

Compare and contrast Piaget and Vygotsky.

Compare and contrast Piaget and Vygotsky in generalities, and also in terms of child development, learning standards and curriculum, social/emotional, cultural, and behavioral issues. How do these theories affect development and education?

Rights & Responsibilities of Education

Search the internet for four school related court cases - two of which involve educators as defendants and two which involve students as defendants. Provide and overview of each case, outcome, and opinion of whether the outcome fits the allegation. Do you agree or disagree with each outcome, and base opinion on legal/ethical s ...continues

What special equipment or classroom adaptations would be appropriate for a child with a learning disability?

What special equipment or classroom adaptations would be appropriate for a child with a learning disability? What are the key characteristics that teachers can look for to identify children with special needs within the classroom?

Grade Retention Thesis

I have to write a paper on grade retention and I need a thesis statement to start my paper off. Below is what I have to do. Also if you have any information on where I could find current articles about grade retention that would be great. State the focus of the paper in a short thesis paragraph that presents the major topic p ...continues

What types of play experiences would you offer in your classroom to enhance language acquisition?

What types of play experiences would you offer in your classroom to enhance language acquisition? Consider infant/toddler, preschool and school aged classrooms

You are preparing a dramatic play area in your 1st- and 2nd- grade multi-age classroom.

You are preparing a dramatic play area in your 1st- and 2nd- grade multi-age classroom. How would you include props and materials to integrate as many curricular disciplines as possible? Choose 3 materials you’ve chosen and describe its potential use and application to your exit outcomes.