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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Reggio Inspired Classes and Book Study at McDonald Montessori this summer
Dear Reggio Inspired colleagues:
We are offering two new exciting material exploration
professional development opportunities this summer:
6 to 8:30 pm
MacDonald Montessori School
175 South Western Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55102
PLEASE DON'T CALL SCHOOL
SEND QUESTIONS IN A REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL.
COST PER WORKSHOP: $12.
1) Thursday, July 16
Introduction to painting with Acrylics by Monica Malley - atelierista at MacDonald Montessori School - BFA at College of Visual Arts with a focus in painting and drawing. 2 years at MMS working with all ages.
---Power point presentation of 3-4 month long exploration of acrylics with 4 and 5 year olds: “I Didn’t Think I Could Do It But I Did!”
---Introduction to acrylics, inspiration as well as care and types of brushes, paints, surfaces, etc.;
(We will have some aprons but wear clothes that can get dirty.)
---Time to explore;
---Handouts and recommendations.
2) Thursday, August 6
Photography by Clare Tures - member of specialist team at MMS - BA at Brooks Institute of Photography -2 1/2 years working with each classroom once a week - all ages.
---Power point presentation of 7-8 month exploration of light and shadow, movement, graphic arts and photography; “Light, Color and Motion”
---Work with cameras, computers, software;
---Handouts and recommendations.
(Bring your camera and a memory card. Also a charger and recordable disks or flash drive if you want.)
RSVP TO THIS E-MAIL:
On or before July 13 for Painting;
On or before August 3 for Photography.
Pay by cash or check to presenters on the day of the workshop.
NEW BOOK STUDY STARTING!
IN THE SPIRIT OF THE STUDIO edited by Lella Gandini Lynn Hill, Louise Cadwell and Charles Schwall. Teachers College Press, NY and London. 2005
Available at Red Leaf Press – St. Paul and on-line at Amazon, Learning Materials and Olive Press.
Don’t be put off by the fact that this book has “studio” in the title. Even if
you do not have a studio in your school, this is a rich book for every educator inspired by Reggio. Think of using the word “classroom” for “studio” and the theory will apply to your work with children. The book includes chapters
with reflections on Environment, Materials, History, Languages, Stories of Transformation, Spaces and Mini-ateliers in classrooms. The phrase “geography of the imagination” is a key to the wisdom of this book.
We will be starting on Thursday evening July 30 - 6:15 at Chris and Rob’s at the corner of West 7th Street and Western Avenue South - next to the MacDonald Montessori parking lot. Come early and order dinner if you like…great pizza, salad and Chicago Dogs. For the first meeting, we will reflect on the forward by Vea Vecchi and Chapter 1. Bring one or two quotes and/or questions that struck you. We can also consider further meetings, places, times, as well as format depending on the wishes of the group.
Questions reply to this e-mail.
Hope to see you soon, Sandy Burwell
melchisedech1946@yahoo.com
We are offering two new exciting material exploration
professional development opportunities this summer:
6 to 8:30 pm
MacDonald Montessori School
175 South Western Avenue - St. Paul, MN 55102
PLEASE DON'T CALL SCHOOL
SEND QUESTIONS IN A REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL.
COST PER WORKSHOP: $12.
1) Thursday, July 16
Introduction to painting with Acrylics by Monica Malley - atelierista at MacDonald Montessori School - BFA at College of Visual Arts with a focus in painting and drawing. 2 years at MMS working with all ages.
---Power point presentation of 3-4 month long exploration of acrylics with 4 and 5 year olds: “I Didn’t Think I Could Do It But I Did!”
---Introduction to acrylics, inspiration as well as care and types of brushes, paints, surfaces, etc.;
(We will have some aprons but wear clothes that can get dirty.)
---Time to explore;
---Handouts and recommendations.
2) Thursday, August 6
Photography by Clare Tures - member of specialist team at MMS - BA at Brooks Institute of Photography -2 1/2 years working with each classroom once a week - all ages.
---Power point presentation of 7-8 month exploration of light and shadow, movement, graphic arts and photography; “Light, Color and Motion”
---Work with cameras, computers, software;
---Handouts and recommendations.
(Bring your camera and a memory card. Also a charger and recordable disks or flash drive if you want.)
RSVP TO THIS E-MAIL:
On or before July 13 for Painting;
On or before August 3 for Photography.
Pay by cash or check to presenters on the day of the workshop.
NEW BOOK STUDY STARTING!
IN THE SPIRIT OF THE STUDIO edited by Lella Gandini Lynn Hill, Louise Cadwell and Charles Schwall. Teachers College Press, NY and London. 2005
Available at Red Leaf Press – St. Paul and on-line at Amazon, Learning Materials and Olive Press.
Don’t be put off by the fact that this book has “studio” in the title. Even if
you do not have a studio in your school, this is a rich book for every educator inspired by Reggio. Think of using the word “classroom” for “studio” and the theory will apply to your work with children. The book includes chapters
with reflections on Environment, Materials, History, Languages, Stories of Transformation, Spaces and Mini-ateliers in classrooms. The phrase “geography of the imagination” is a key to the wisdom of this book.
We will be starting on Thursday evening July 30 - 6:15 at Chris and Rob’s at the corner of West 7th Street and Western Avenue South - next to the MacDonald Montessori parking lot. Come early and order dinner if you like…great pizza, salad and Chicago Dogs. For the first meeting, we will reflect on the forward by Vea Vecchi and Chapter 1. Bring one or two quotes and/or questions that struck you. We can also consider further meetings, places, times, as well as format depending on the wishes of the group.
Questions reply to this e-mail.
Hope to see you soon, Sandy Burwell
melchisedech1946@yahoo.com
Friday, June 19, 2009
August workshop
Educating Children of African Descent
August 19-20, 2009
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD) is pleased to offer professional development training workshops for early childhood providers, school teachers and administrators, parents and family advocates.
Find out what leading African educators and researchers say about these and other questions:
-What core issues lie beneath the academic achievement gap?
-How does cultural identity impact school readiness and academic success?
-How do you build successful partnerships between parents, schools/programs, and the cultural community?
This year's training institute will feature two educational workshops. Both workshops are designed for adults who work with children and families of African descent. The goal is to help broaden how educators, service providers, and parents think about education within an African-centered cultural context.
For more information or to register, see the attached flier or call 651209-3355 or 612-588-2244.
August 19-20, 2009
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD) is pleased to offer professional development training workshops for early childhood providers, school teachers and administrators, parents and family advocates.
Find out what leading African educators and researchers say about these and other questions:
-What core issues lie beneath the academic achievement gap?
-How does cultural identity impact school readiness and academic success?
-How do you build successful partnerships between parents, schools/programs, and the cultural community?
This year's training institute will feature two educational workshops. Both workshops are designed for adults who work with children and families of African descent. The goal is to help broaden how educators, service providers, and parents think about education within an African-centered cultural context.
For more information or to register, see the attached flier or call 651209-3355 or 612-588-2244.
Monday, June 8, 2009
A couple interesting websites
http://www.midpac.edu/elementary/art_pk/gallery2/main.php
You might be familiar with the work of glass sculpture artist Dale Chihuly. This group seems to have used his work as a provocation and there are some other interesting documentations on this site.
To see some Chihuly, go to http://www.dbg.org/index.php/chihuly.
homepage.mac.com/tdrummon/FileSharing6.html
This website documents learning stories, a concept which I'm finding interesting and exciting.
http://www.the-lamb-umbrellas-for-peace.org
Another interesting concept...
You might be familiar with the work of glass sculpture artist Dale Chihuly. This group seems to have used his work as a provocation and there are some other interesting documentations on this site.
To see some Chihuly, go to http://www.dbg.org/index.php/chihuly.
homepage.mac.com/tdrummon/FileSharing6.html
This website documents learning stories, a concept which I'm finding interesting and exciting.
http://www.the-lamb-umbrellas-for-peace.org
Another interesting concept...
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
The Project Approach with Diverse Learners: a provocation for you
The abstract from the study, Teachers' Views of the Efficacy of Incorporating the Project Approach into Classroom Practice with Diverse Learners by Sallee Beneke and Michaelene M. Ostrosky from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
This study provides preliminary insight into teachers' perspectives on ways that the Project Approach can help to support instruction of learners with a range of strengths and needs, and learners from a variety of cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Pre- and post-training interviews were conducted with seven preschool teachers who attended professional development session on the Project Approach. Interview questions focused on teachers' perceptions of the impact of implementing the Project Approach on their ability to meet the learning needs of diverse learners. Teachers' perceptions of factors that facilitated implementation of the Project Approach were studied.
Themes related to four factors emerged from the teachers' comments:
1) Participation and learning of diverse learners was facilitated.
2) Positive effects were noted for children's social and academic learning, which teachers attributed to improved motivation.
3) The availability of "real objects" and materials in the classroom was beneficial.
4) Positive effects resulted from including children in planning.
These findings support research addressing the benefits of including children with a range of abilities in school settings and the benefits of child-initiated learning for all children.
This study provides preliminary insight into teachers' perspectives on ways that the Project Approach can help to support instruction of learners with a range of strengths and needs, and learners from a variety of cultural, economic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Pre- and post-training interviews were conducted with seven preschool teachers who attended professional development session on the Project Approach. Interview questions focused on teachers' perceptions of the impact of implementing the Project Approach on their ability to meet the learning needs of diverse learners. Teachers' perceptions of factors that facilitated implementation of the Project Approach were studied.
Themes related to four factors emerged from the teachers' comments:
1) Participation and learning of diverse learners was facilitated.
2) Positive effects were noted for children's social and academic learning, which teachers attributed to improved motivation.
3) The availability of "real objects" and materials in the classroom was beneficial.
4) Positive effects resulted from including children in planning.
These findings support research addressing the benefits of including children with a range of abilities in school settings and the benefits of child-initiated learning for all children.
Monday, April 13, 2009
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