In 2009, Focus on Sameness, Not Diversity
Let’s face facts, discrimination, sexism, racism, ageism, classism – all the “isms” that separate people and lay the groundwork for hate, are based on a philosophy of “us” versus “them.” This philosophy is fully grounded in the focus by many of the differences between people as opposed to the characteristics they share. For example, racists cannot accept the fact that there ...
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What to Post on the Walls of Your Classroom
I went to UC Berkeley for graduate school. One would assume that most UC Berkeley students have a working knowledge of social rules. But I was always amused that in the bathrooms in the Education building, they had clear signs posted that read: _Please Flush the Toilet When You Are Finished_ Really? You have to post that? Does that mean that ... -
In 2009, Focus on Sameness, Not Diversity
Let’s face facts, discrimination, sexism, racism, ageism, classism – all the “isms” that separate people and lay the groundwork for hate, are based on a philosophy of “us” versus “them.” This philosophy is fully grounded in the focus by many of the differences between people as opposed to the characteristics they share. For example, racists cannot accept the fact that there ... -
TheApple's Best of 2008
As another year comes to an end, I hope you have had time to spend with family and friends to relax and reflect on the year gone by. TheApple has grown into a huge community of educators this year, receiving daily visitors from prospective and current teachers from all over the world. I hope you can look back on the year ... -
A Consulting Teacher
I am now a “consulting teacher” in my school district. So far my understanding is that a consulting teacher works with another tenured teacher who is in danger of losing their teaching position. Sounds to me like a teacher coach. Could you imagine marching into a colleagues classroom dressed in gray sweats and blowing a whistle? But I digress. All teachers ... -
Looking Ahead to Education Changes in 2009
The holiday season and the end of a year usually triggers one of two behaviors in people. The first is to be reflective on the last year, taking the time to evaluate our successes and failures. Over at the Curriculum Matters blog, Kathleen Manzo points out that is exactly what the U.S. Department of Education is doing, with EdSec Spellings and ...
55 Things a New Teacher Should Know
This week's question for Julia is from a member who has just begun a teacher certification program and isn't sure what happens when you first become a teacher. *_Dear Julia,_* I ...
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