Top Ranking Online Colleges from BEST SCHOOLS

For more information:  www.bestschools.com Home / State Interviews / California Online Colleges : Interviews of the Best Accredited Schools California Online Colleges : Interviews of the Best Accredited Schools Throughout the state of California, there are 36 different colleges offering at least one fully online bachelor’s degree. We narrowed down this list to accredited universities that have at least … Continue reading Top Ranking Online Colleges from BEST SCHOOLS

Separate Girls From Boys in School?

I always wanted the opportunity to try this.  We know that boys and girls are very different, why not teach to their strengths separately? ~Sandy EDUCATION Old Tactic Gets New Use: Public Schools Separate Girls and Boys By MOTOKO RICHNOV. 30, 2014 Photo Jaheim Jones, left, and Roovenson Guillaume did math problems at Dillard Elementary School … Continue reading Separate Girls From Boys in School?

CSUs transforming secondary math teachers

California State University Systemwide Effort to Improve the Preparation of Secondary Mathematics Teachers URL: http://teachingcommons.cdl.edu/csumtep/   Mathematics educators at 22 campuses of the California State University (CSU) system are embarking on a major initiative designed “to transform the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers to ensure they can promote mathematical excellence in their future students, leading to … Continue reading CSUs transforming secondary math teachers

California State Adopts Next Generation Science Standard

  REL#13-82 CONTACT: Tina Jung FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHONE: 916-319-0818 September 4, 2013 EMAIL communications@cde.ca.gov   State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces State Adopts Next Generation Science Standards   SACRAMENTO—New science standards designed to prepare students to thrive in a changing economy were approved today by the State Board of Education, State Superintendent of Public Instruction … Continue reading California State Adopts Next Generation Science Standard

How teachers can use the Adult Learning Theory and Principles to help students

Become familiar with Adult Learning Theory and the six principles of adult learning Adult Learning Theory Part of being an effective educator involves understanding how adults learn best (Lieb,1991). Andragogy (adult learning) is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Andragogy emphasises the value of the process of learning. It … Continue reading How teachers can use the Adult Learning Theory and Principles to help students

Stop Penalizing Boys for Not Being Able to Sit Still at School

Instead, help them channel their energy into productive tasks. JESSICA LAHEYJUN 18 2013, 2:08 PM ET Library of Congress This year’s end-of-year paper purge in my middle school office revealed a startling pattern in my teaching practices: I discipline boys far more often than I discipline girls. Flipping through the pink and yellow slips–my school’s … Continue reading Stop Penalizing Boys for Not Being Able to Sit Still at School

WE SERVE!

Passion In Education is a collection of people that want to do what is best for students.  We welcome information, ideas, research, and service to help meet that goal. Passion In Education teaches the importance of finding your gifts, skills and talents in order to use your passion toward serving others.  We research best practices … Continue reading WE SERVE!