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Forget All You Thought You Knew About How We Learn - Education

The New York Times ran a fun story last week about how we learn. Well, it's fun if you don't mind finding out that everything you thought about learning and studying may actually be wrong. Certain accepted truths and tips, it turns out— due to possibly flawed education research —aren't legit, according to various studies from psychologists. http://www.good.is/posts/forget-all-you-thought-you-knew-about-how-we-learn
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/freedom-learn/201002/children-teach-themselves-read The general assumption in our culture is that children must be taught to read. Vast amounts of research go into trying to figure out the scientifically best way to do this.

Children Teach Themselves to Read

Teacher preparation includes the completion of an accredited teacher education program. Typically teacher education programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. http://certificationmap.com/states/new-york-teacher-certification/

Become a Teacher in New York | Teacher Certification in New York | Certification Map

Various researchers have summarized how to use Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following are four interpretations that you can use as guides in helping to write objectives using Bloom’s Taxonomy. From: KC Metro [old link, no longer functioning?]

Writing Objectives Using Bloom's Taxonomy | Center for Teaching...

http://teaching.uncc.edu/articles-books/best-practice-articles/goals-objectives/writing-objectives-using-blooms-taxonomy
http://mrssmoke.onsugar.com/Top-20-Websites-Teacher-Should-Start-2010-2011-Year-Without-9213932 I have to tell you that it was a tough call to make these decisions, especially when we’re talking every teacher no matter what grade level or subject, but I hope that you find a couple of gems to put away in your virtual treasure box. You may have others you’d like to add to the list. Please post them in the comments for all of us to explore.

Top 20 Websites No Teacher Should Start the 2010-2011 Year Without - StumbleUpon

The mom looked down, shocked, at her bare legs and worn underpants. http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/thinking-about-kids/201002/how-create-juvenile-delinquent-materials-easily-available-home

How To Create a Juvenile Delinquent With Materials Easily Available At Home