Monthly Archives: January 2011

(The following overview was taken from http://www.beckybailey.com/ – 06/06) Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive classroom management program and a social-emotional curriculum.  It is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices.  Conscious Discipline has been specifically … Continue reading →

(The following overview was taken from http://www.loveandlogic.com/ – 06/06) The following idea best sums up the Love and Logic approach.  Children learn the best lessons when they’re given a task and allowed to make their own choices (and fail) when … Continue reading →

(The following overview was taken from http://condor.admin.ccny.cuny.edu/ – 08/06) In scaffolding instruction a more knowledgeable other provides scaffolds or supports to facilitate the learner’s development.  The scaffolds facilitate a student’s ability to build on prior knowledge and internalize new information.  … Continue reading →

(The following overview was taken from http://www.project-approach.com/ – 06/06) A project is defined as an in-depth investigation of a real world topic worthy of children’s attention and effort.  The study may be carried out by a class or a small … Continue reading →

(The following overview was taken from MIDAS – Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales – 06/06) Linguistic: Linguistic sensitivity:  skill in the use of words for expressive and practical purposes Reading:  skill in reading Writing:  ability and interest in writing such poems, … Continue reading →

(The following overview was taken from http://www.projectconstruct.org/  – 08/06) Project Construct is derived from constructivism – the theoretical view that learners construct knowledge through the interaction with the physical and social environments.  Through “hands-on, minds-on” experiences, students in Project Construct … Continue reading →

(The following overview of the Reggio Emilia Approach was taken from a packet of information available at The Hundred Languages of Children  traveling exhibit – 06/06) The Reggio Emilia approach is based on the following principles: Emergent Curriculum:  An emergent … Continue reading →