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August 2009 Blog Posts (2)

Curriculum and Standards

In our current educational culture, the success of teachers is first judged by whether we 'meet the standards'. While having measurable items that can help us determine if we are getting to the content students should know, standards alone won't guarantee we are truly being successful. This morning I had an 'aha' that made the place of standards in teaching more concrete to me:

If I were to build a house, I would certainly want my house to meet all the construction standards - the… Continue

Added by Brenda Royce on August 23, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Day 2 at Merlot

As a refresher here is one link for on-line teachers. http://mpreflections.blogspot.com

The Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting the 13th annual UP Indian Education conference for one day Sept 21. Do not fret, 13 is a lucky number in Native america. You are protected. lol. For faculty dissemination here is last years link.

http://webb.nmu.edu/Centers/NativeAmericanStudies/SiteSections/Calendar/AnnualEvents/IndEducConf.shtml

Faculty is encouraged to… Continue

Added by kenn pitawanakwat on August 15, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments