Warning!!!

Dedicated Educators Only



Dedication is a prerequisite for fully understanding the trends of  Educational Evolution.  The roles and responsibilities of  Educators in America is constantly changing.  Over the past 40 years, many traditional trends have become void, and have been replaced with innovative ways to reach all students.

The Tasks:

Teachers will examine the importance of cooperative learning.
Administrators will learn creative ways to incorporate curriculum development into new teacher orientation.
Teachers and Administrators will learn innovative concept that connect traditional learning to new innovative methods of teaching.
Teachers and Administrators will find valuable information to aid in School Improvement Planning (SIP).

The Resources:

Critical Thinking has been developed to create a wealth of information for educators.  This information includes instructional guides and lesson plans to help implement critical thinking.  Critical thinking will have a tremendous impact in every aspect of teaching.

Trends and Issues offers suggestions for providing teacher support.  Staff development reform is the key to supporting the teacher as the learner.  This article offers suggestions for administrators to provide more worth-while learning opportunities for teachers.
 

Just for the Kids records the suggestions of actual students.  These suggestions are to inform the educator of the expectations of the students.  The student's responses are recorded in the form of graphs and personal reflections.

The Nation's Report Card  is designed for Principals, Teachers, and Parents to offer current reflections of Nation's reports and statistics.  This article provides news reports, frameworks for assessments, and suggestions for school questionnaires.

Know TV connects the curriculum planner to a wide range of educational tools by way of the TV.  Educational studies show that most students are able to make a connection to what they view on TV.  This site offers creative approaches to implement learning through these TV shows.

The Process:

Critical Thinking has been developed to create a wealth of information  for educators.  This information includes instructional guides and lesson plans to help implement critical thinking.  Critical thinking will have a tremendous impact in every aspect of teaching. Use this site to plan lessons that teach critical process, tactical and structural standards, and the use of intellectual standards.

Trends and Issues offer suggestion for providing teacher support.  Staff development reform is the key to supporting the teacher as the learner.  This article offers suggestions for administrators to provide more worth while learning opportunities for teachers.  Analyze and plan objective to implement a school based reform plan.

Just for the Kids records the suggestions of actual students.  These suggestions are to inform the educator of the expectations of the students.  The students' responses are recorded in the form of graphs and personal reflections. Complete the activities to see if your thoughts are aligned with the thoughts of students across the nation.

The Nation's Report Card is designed for Principals, Teachers, and Parents to offer current reflections of Nation's reports and statistics.  This article provides news reports, frameworks for assessments, and suggestions for school questionnaires. Complete the activities and surveys associated with this sight to complete your own progress report.

 Standard Deviations T.V. connects the curriculum planner to a wide range of educational tools by way of the TV.  Educational studies show that most students are able to make a connection to what they view on TV.  This site offers creative approaches to implement learning through the use of video. Compare the effort of this education system to the efforts in your school district.

 
Wanted! Educator who like challenges.  Test you skills on educational terminology. CHALLENGE!

Learning Advice:

Promote critical thinking skills
Study current trends and issues in education
Remember that education is designed for the learner
Study statistics and data
Use all opportunities to utilize new resources in your
    school
 

For more details, click here for a power point presentation.

Conclusion:

Are you truly a dedicated educator?  Dedication is the key component to the success of our schools.  This project sought to make creative suggestions that will help school administrators and teachers more effective.
 

This page was created by Cynthia M. Alexander,EDU 506-02, written on  October 14, 2000.