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Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:07:33 +0000

[...] Jan 22. Scott Elias started a series exploring the value and process of an education [...]

Comment on Academic Alignment by Scott

Scott — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:34:42 +0000

Thanks for your comment. We are already exploring ways to do more with cross-subject integration for science and social studies, including looking at a team-teaching model for a “humanities” class. Interestingly, when compared to our six-period day, the actual reduction in minutes for science and social studies was only 25%. This brings the time allocated for each academic area more in line with high schools.

Comment on Academic Alignment by Wm Chamberlain

Wm Chamberlain — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:24:37 +0000

I think more time (especially time when students are engaging in their own learning and not being lectured to) is great. Hopefully next year I will be in a self-contained classroom where I will be able to start the day with an "educational briefing" where the students get their instructions and reminders for the day and they can spend the rest of the time working.

Since you have identified science and social studies as the classes to minimize time in I would like to suggest you have your teachers (and students too) create a reading curriculum where they are exploring both subjects as literacy practice. For example, one semester of reading could be centered around the Corps of Discovery. The students could read Lewis and Clarke's journals accompanied by Stephen Ambrose's amazing book Undaunted Courage. Both science, history, and geography could be served through the class and that helps break down the artificial barriers we seem to love to place between the subjects that really should not be separated.

Comment on Engaging Teachers in Instructional Rounds by Scott

Scott — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:33:13 +0000

Hi Patricia -

I replied via email. Much of my doctoral work is centered around social and informal learning theory as well as the concept of communities of practice. That might be a good starting point for looking at why instructional rounds are effective.

Comment on Engaging Teachers in Instructional Rounds by Patricia Chamberlain

Patricia Chamberlain — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:27:10 +0000

Hello Scott, I am a doctoral student in MA and I too an interested in researching instructional rounds as a job embedded professional deveopment …. Any ideas for a conceptual framework? or Theory? Patricia

Comment on Engaging Teachers in Instructional Rounds by Sara Stewart

Sara Stewart — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:53:15 +0000

Hello Mr. Elias,

I have enjoyed reading your post and think it is great that you, at the administrative level, are wanting to engage your teachers in the learning process. I believe teachers can learn a lot from their peers more so than a workshop. The pilot program you are trying to implement in your school is a good idea and good luck with it going school wide. I look forward to visiting your blog again so see what great things you are sharing with the education community.

Comment on Back in Action by Sara Stewart

Sara Stewart — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:27:24 +0000

Hello Mr. Elias, I am in Dr. Strange’s EDM310 class at the University of South Alabama and I am majoring in Elementary Education. You seem to be a pretty busy person and should be getting close, if not already, finishing your dissertation for your PhD. Kudos to you!! I enjoyed reading your other blog posts and learning about the important things you have been involved with in the recent months. I look forward to returning to your blog for updated events and information on your podcast.

Comment on Engaging Teachers in Instructional Rounds by Dominique Spence

Dominique Spence — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:34:42 +0000

Hello Mr. Scott Elias. I am Dominique Spence in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. I am majoring in Secondary Education, Science. I am looking forward to graduating and teaching in the future. Reading your blog post helps me see the point of view from a professionals point of view. Being that I have not been inside of a classroom as a teacher, so far I am just a learner and not yet an educator. Needless to say your blog post allows me an inside look and makes me want to prepare and be almost perfect for the road ahead of me. I like that you are so passionate about education and that you are devoting your time and efforts to the schools “pilot” project. It is very important as educators that we observe ourselves and the way in which our lessons are reaching and affecting our students. Because you care so much your teachers are able to grow and provide the best education to their students. I would like to participate in something like this that would allow me to prosper and become the best teacher that I can be. I would want to know what I needed to do so that my students are able to develop a love for learning and endlessly help educate themselves while I am there to guide them. Thanks for your blog and I look forward to more to come. I have much more to learn and I can definitely learn a lot from you.

Comment on Back in Action by Dominique Spence

Dominique Spence — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:08:23 +0000

Hello Mr. Scott. I am Dominique Spence in EDM 310 at the University of South Alabama. I am a Secondary Education Science major. You are a very busy person I see after reading your most recent post. How are things going with you getting your PhD? I know that I would never blog much had I had all the tasks that you have. When do you sleep? Lol. You are doing a really good job pushing yourself. You will accomplish all you want with determination and I hope to go as far as you have as the time passes and I learn from those around me. I look forward to hearing how your year went once you find the free time to breathe and blog.

Comment on Engaging Teachers in Instructional Rounds by Brittany Smith

Brittany Smith — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 02:33:32 +0000

Once again I have enjoyed reading your post. You seem to be a very organized person. I think that this is a great idea and it keeps ideas moving. Meeting often is also something I think is a great idea. I think it is great that each volunteer has a different question. I know that when I see other students asking a different question than me, it makes me think. Most of the time it brings something different to my attention. I think that this pilot is well thought out. I can tell you are determined. You have a great process for collecting data. Thank you for sharing your information with me. I hope that this does get bigger like you hope.