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Month: May 2009

The social and political contexts of teaching

May 22, 2009 Cristina Barvo

The socio-political factors which influence teaching have changed through history. “Every time period has social and political events that influenced…

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More ideas for Preschool Teachers

Cristina Barvo

– Create a sign up sheet for the kids so the sign up when they come in. This way they…

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More quotes

Cristina Barvo

“I believe that education is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.”John Dewey “Allow the child…

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Quotes by Maria Montessori

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“Growth comes from activity not by intellectual understanding.” “We can only give each child the chance to fulfill his potential…

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Social Skills Curriculum Plan:Teamwork and Cooperation

May 20, 2009 Cristina Barvo

No matter what we do in life we need to work with other people. Sometimes we lead, some times we…

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Behavior Action Plan: Separation Anxiety

Cristina Barvo

1. Separation Anxiety Description When a child suffers from separation anxiety, he usually is in distress and cries when a…

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Maria Montessori (1870-1952)

Cristina Barvo

Maria Montessori was the first woman to get a medical degree in Italy. However she wanted to persue a technical…

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My teaching philosophy

Cristina Barvo

I believe the role of the teacher is to be a facilitator. He/She prepares its students for life and guides…

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John Dewey (1858-1952)

Cristina Barvo

He directed the Progressive Movement, he felt education should be integrated with life and should promote cooperative living. From My…

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Alfie Kohn (1957-?)

Cristina Barvo

Alfie Kohn’s theory analyzes human behavior from the perspective of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivations. ► Intrinsic Motivation: where the task…

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