Category Archives: Instruction

Thinking about Passion

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mr. John Hendron | Permalink 0

When we speak about “engagement,” especially as it pertains to us in our work as educators, or in the tasks of students as learners, it’s obvious that the word can mean so many different things. Am I having fun? Am … Continue reading →
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engagement, Instruction, Leadership, Professional Reflections, students

VASCD Professional Development

Posted on January 28, 2013 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

IT’S NOT TO LATE! Virginia Professional Development Institute 2013 February 22, 2013 in Chester, Virginia “Strategies and Methods for Teaching and Learning in the Modern Era” DIANA LAUFENBERG The age of information surplus is upon us. Continuing with classrooms and schools that do not shift to this reality invites irrelevance into the schooling equation. Join [...]
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Educational, Instruction, School Improvement, VASCD

Single-gender Instruction

Posted on November 24, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Studies show single-gender instruction can improve student performance — particularly in math and science. Write your opinion and let’s get a great discussion started.
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Advocacy, Educational, Instruction

Should we talk Common Core?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

Proudly post your Common Core opinions if you dare. As division reevaluate their current status for the 2012-2013 school year with many districts going into school improvement. Is it time to revisits the Common Core discussion? Colleagues, I’m looking for your feedback.   VDOE and the Board of Education are using the commonwealth’s established process [...] Read more »

Advocacy, Educational, Instruction, School Improvement

It’s NOT to late to Register for the VASCD Conference Nov 2012

Posted on October 20, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

2012 Annual Preconference and Conference – Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Developement November 28 – 30, 2012 Williamsburg, Virginia VASCD is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Conference: “Taking on Challenges in Teaching, Learning, and Leading”. The pre-conference and keynote line-up includes: Annual Conference, November 28th Preconference Keynote: Heidi Hayes Jacobs, President of Curriculum21. She is [...] Read more »

Educational, Instruction, VASCD

Melanie Kay-Wyatt 2012-10-16 00:19:56

Posted on October 16, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

I recently heard about a great book for literacy instruction. Reaching out to colleagues to see if anyone has read it and can provide feedback. The Literacy Puzzle by Beverly Tyner The Literacy Jigsaw Puzzle shows you how to identify, assemble, and deliver a comprehensive literacy plan that includes whole-group instruction, small-group differentiated instruction, and independent practice [...] Read more »

Book Reviews, Instruction

Common Core Monitoring

Posted on March 20, 2012 by melaniekaywyatt | Permalink 0

If anyone is keeping up with the Common Core movement here are some additional resources that may be helpful. Go to: www.ascd.com Upcoming ASCD Webinars What Makes the Adolescent and Teen Brain So Different?, April 5, 2012, 3:00 p.m. ET Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Shifts and Instructional Implications, April 17, 2012, 3:00 p.m. [...] Read more »

Educational, Instruction