Literature Review of the Role of Effort Based Praise Versus Intelligence Based Praise in the Development of Growth Mindset Versus Fixed Mindset Background Prior to the early 2000s, there were two schools of thought on students’ achievements in school. One, students succeed based on their own inherent intelligence- that is the intelligence they were born... Continue Reading →
2nd Grade Elementary Classroom in Tokyo *** The map and map key were created with Google Presentation and Classroom Architect. Analysis of Student Movements and Classroom Setup Furniture and Set-Up This classroom is set up to create multiple domains to learn in. The tables and chairs have been scooted back, so the students can... Continue Reading →
A Reflection on Creating a Safe and Inclusive Environment in the Classroom Today, I will be reflecting on: How can I creative a positive, safe, and inclusive atmosphere for students from all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds? And why should we care about creating this climate in our classroom? First, why should I care about... Continue Reading →
Project Theme:Â Global Citizenship Project Goals: 1. Students discuss and define global citizenship 2. Students identify and discuss problems facing the world and provide research-based solutions. (examples of problems may include: ethnocentrism, climate change, etc.) 3. Students work in groups to choose a problem and collaborate to creatively demonstrate engagement with and comprehension of the theme:... Continue Reading →
What student-centered approaches or techniques include physical movement as a central element? I examined and created a wiki page on this topic by myself for a student-centered teaching collaboration project. When you think of students at school, what do you think of? Got it? Did you conjure up desks in your mind? What about chairs?... Continue Reading →
Traveling in Eastern Asia 