I was a pretty crummy student. My math and science grades were below average. Junior and senior high school were excruciating experiences made tolerable by my love of computer programming and fantastic music teachers. * By the time I got to college, I took Algebra every time I needed to satisfy a math requirement and […]
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 guest speaker, Alfie Kohn, also spoke at this summer institute in 2008. In this clip, Alfie Kohn discusses why teachers might think twice about embracing the metaphor of “teacher as facilitator.” Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 is July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH USA. Other guest speakers include: Deborah Meier, Dr. James […]
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 guest speaker, Alfie Kohn, also spoke at this summer institute in 2008. In this clip, Mr. Kohn addresses how children construct intellectual theories and knowledge from the inside out.” Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 is July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH USA. Learn more about the fantastic CMK 2010 guest speakers and […]
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 guest speaker, Alfie Kohn, also spoke at this summer institute in 2008. In this clip, he discusses how constructivism informs an understanding of how learning occurs. Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 is July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH. There is still time to register for constructingmodernknowledge.com Alfie Kohn Bookstore powered by Amazon.com […]
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 guest speaker, Alfie Kohn, also spoke at this summer institute in 2008. In this brief clip, popular education author, Aflie Kohn offers some provocative research-based thoughts on assessment and the problem with grades. Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 is July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH USA. There is still time to register […]
Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 guest speaker, Alfie Kohn, also spoke at this summer institute in 2008. In this clip, Kohn explores how teachers might address students they perceive as “reluctant” to learn. Constructing Modern Knowledge 2010 is July 12-15, 2010 in Manchester, NH USA. There is still time to register to register for this summer’s […]
Super Early-bird Registration ends December 20th! Constructing Modern Knowledge is thrilled to announce that best-selling author and history teacher, Dr. James Loewen, will be a guest speaker at CMK 2010, July 12-15, 2009! The addition of Jim Loewen to our faculty further distinguishes Constructing Modern Knowledge from other conferences and professional development events. CMK 2010 […]
This July 14, Constructing Modern Knowledge’s Big Night Out in Boston begins with a reception featuring award-winning author, illustrator and software developer Peter Reynolds at the legendary FableVision Studios high atop Boston’s Children’s Museum. Then spend the rest of the evening exploring fabulous Beantown before heading back to Manchester by bus. This is yet another […]
