The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: David Purpel

  • A final look at essential Bird Pedagogy for the moment

    Bird Droppings August 26, 2011 A final look at essential Bird Pedagogy for the moment “If a university can’t have two out of five of their student-athletes graduate, I don’t know why they’re rewarded with post-season play” Arne Duncan Over the past few days I have been looking at how I see teaching and instruction…

  • Essential Bird Pedagogy Part 3

    Bird Droppings August 26, 2010 Essential Bird Pedagogy Part 3 Essential Education Pedagogy The pedagogy developed by Tara Redwood School and Essential Education includes the following: • Knowledge of the inner world of thoughts, feelings and emotions is as important as knowledge of the outer world • An integrated and interdisciplinary approach to learning is…