Doesn't this classroom look busy?

When I was reading chapter 13 about the Social Constructivist Model, this is like the image I got of what the classroom would be like. Lots of different things going on at one time. It reminded me of teaching using the Multiple Intellegence theory. I think it would be hard to keep up with everyone, but it would be the ideal way to teach and learn. Teaching diverse students is a challenge and takes a lot of "learning" on the teacher's part also.
This model lets students rely on their own schema in choosing reading materials. I like this, because if you are reading something that you can relate to, you will enjoy it so much more. I agree with what the book says that students cannot be held accountable for knowledge that has never been made available to them.
Our activity was fun and I have such characters in my class, they would really have a great time with this. This is a great activity for this time of the school year in my class, because my students are reading!

Military scoping meeting

I suggest that the Ed grad students submit testimony to the scoping meetings regarding education. We should oppose exclusive funding of DODEA schools and establishment of more DODEA schools because it promotes segregation and fosters ethnocentrism.

Barbara

Ch13 -use in grant narrative

Reading Chapter 13 gives me more interest in doing the diversity teacher's toolkit for our grant application. We can use the information in Chapter 13 in our narrative.

Barbara