Ed in the Apple is a blog that I've been reading since it first started a few years ago. My understanding is that the blog is associated with someone at the United Federation of Teachers. It's a very good blog in terms of giving a feel for what's going on from a teacher's perspective, and yes, to some degree from a teacher's union perspective. But, it's not all dogma, really. … [Read more...] about What Makes for A Positive or Negative School Culture?
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Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman Blog #5: a reflection on children around the world
To read Ted the previous installments of Ted's arts education travelogue click here for the first entry; here for the second; here for the third; and here for the fourth. For those of you who were looking for this next installment, my apologies for posting it late. I got behind a bit....This is another wonderful entry from Ted, in what has become his arts education travelogue … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman Blog #5: a reflection on children around the world
Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Blog #4, from Tokyo
To read Ted the previous installments of Ted's arts education travelogue click here for the first entry; here for the second; and here for the third. I love this entry. Can an ordinary 10-year-old compose music? Read on! RK***********************************************************************************************************10.11.09 Yesterday, the New York Philharmonic … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Blog #4, from Tokyo
Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Guest Blog #3, from South Korea
To read Ted the previous installments of Ted's arts education travelogue click here for the first entry and here for the second. RK************************************************************************************************************Dewey 21C 10.8.09 Korea, land of Teaching Artists! Seriously: the South Korean government launched a new agency - Korea Arts and Cultural … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman: Guest Blog #3, from South Korea
Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman On Tour: Guest Blog #2
To read Ted's first blog; click this link.Within the Western educational system, the Teaching Artist attempts the most complete realization of student-centered learning. To borrow from Eric Booth, the word "education" has the Latin root "ducare" - to lead or draw, with the prefix "e-", out. The fundamental stance of the Teaching Artist is that every learner has inherent … [Read more...] about Ted Wiprud, NY Philharmonic Arts Education Advanceman On Tour: Guest Blog #2