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Kristie Leonard replied to Jennifer Luff's discussion Virtual Technology Meeting in the group Somers Point Teachers
Denise Stewart replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Peer Observations"I am an ELD Coach 2 periods (including my prep if I wish to use it for that purpose) a day at my site. My job here is to support new teachers who have little experience with ELLs. Meeting times, conferences, and peer observations are left up to me…"
Kristie Leonard posted a discussionPeer Observations
Hi! I am looking for suggestions on implementing peer observations as a professional development opportunity. I have the details ironed out regarding conducting the observations and providing feedback. I would like to know how other schools are making time to schedule the observations, getting class coverage ect. Thanks!
Kristie Leonard replied to Janine Ragan's discussion Chapter 9 Play: The Crucible of Learning in the group Somers Point Teachers"I like using reader theater with the first graders. They get so excitied to make up their own settings, characters and stories. They are having fun and are activley engaged. They are "make believing" they are the character in the story and…"
Kristie Leonard replied to Susan Dugan's discussion Chapter 7: Who Am I in the group Somers Point Teachers"I really liked reading about the type of positive reinforcement we should be using with our kids. I tend to be the one to give constant praise....maybe too much. I find myself thinking about the praise I use now. I am interested to see how they grow…"
Lindsay Francese replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"Throughout this book, and again in this chapter the author stresses the importance of parents having conversations and reading to their children. There is evidence of this in my classroom. It is easy for me to identify the children whose parents do…"
ALYSON CARROLL replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"The book states something in this chapter that we all know- the strong correlation between language/vocabulary and intelligence. In early childhood, especially preschool, what better way is there to asses a child’s language development than…"
Janine Ragan replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"I find the link between a child's vocabulary and their intelligence to be very interesting. As a parent I can relate to this because I am always engaging in everyday talk with both of my girls in the car while driving at dinner and throughout…"
Julie replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"I agree with Jane that we as early child hood educators need to nurture our student’s social and emotional development just as much as their intellectual development. Although many out side the pre-k /k realm would see center time as simply…"
Sue Castellano replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"It would be great to live in Lake Wobegon, as the author says, with all of the "above average" children! Although, I agree with Jane - perhaps we should ultimately be more concerned with emotional intelligence, for if our children are…"
Jane Leonardo replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"I love the discussion about IQ and natural intelligence... when they ask " how can we help our children to attain their fullest intellectual potential- not on the IQ test but more broadly,in life?" They go on to explain that the section…"
Janet Steever replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"I agree with what everyone else has commented on. I particularly liked the section on conservation. Piaget experimented with a child with 2 glasses of juice, same glasses and same amts. The child could see that they both had the same. But once one…"
Susan Dugan replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"I am enjoying reading this book because so much of what the authors are saying we know already, yet it is refreshing to have this knowledge validated. On pag 134 the authors point out that one of the key features of intelligence is language ability.…"
Nicole Stanewich replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"Kristie mentioned that many of our students come to school without a set of tools that are necessary to function. I think we all see this vicious cycle in our classrooms. The book states, "What is it about poverty that's so damaging? The…"
Jennifer Luff replied to Kristie Leonard's discussion Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence in the group Somers Point Teachers"The testing part also stood out to me. I think the authors made an important point when they distinguished between intelligence and achievement. Not only do I think state tests only measure achievement - I also think grades are often just a measure…"
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Einstein Never Used Flash Cards Ch 6 The Quest to Define Intelligence
This chapter, the notion of defining intelligence, is a rigorous process. There were so many ideas to reflect upon but I have chosen just a few to bring up for discussion...... There were several ideas discussed in this chapter that made me link my experiences as a mother and my own children and the way they learn and the way I teach in my classroom. First, the idea that learning in context is the key to intelligent learning. There are so many experiences that my children learn from at…See More
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