Wean Scholars 2011-2012
March 16, 2012
The Interplay of the Classroom Learning Environment and Inquiry-based Activities
Creating Respectful Classroom Environments
Students Perceptions of Classroom Learning Environments: Development of the ClassMaps Survey
Classroom Learning Environments and the Mental Health of First Grade Children
Changing Behaviors by Changing the Classroom Environment
Organizing Literary Classrooms for Effective Instruction
Assessing perceptions of the environment in elementary classrooms: the link with achievement
Classroom Design and how it influences Behavior
Transforming Spaces: Rethinking the Possibilities
Creating Indoor Environments for Young Children
January 26, 2012
School, Family, and Community Partnerships Link the Plan
School-Family Collaboration: A Partnership
Parent and Community Engagement: Has Its Time Finally Come?
Family Engagement in Education Seven Principles for Success
Educators Make the Case for Community Engagement
The Evaluation Exchange: Building the Future of Family Involvement
November 21, 2011
21st Century Education PowerPoint
Ronald Heifetz work on technical and adaptive change
Classroom environment as the “third teacher"
Alfie Kohn’s work against homework
November 14, 2011
Worksheet on Assessment and Differentiated Instruction
Meeting the Needs of All Students
Learning Styles in the Age of Differentiated Instruction
Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood Education
A Guide to the Developmentally Appropriate Assessment of Young Children
FairTest Bibliography on Testing and Evaluating Young Children
"Assessing Ashland's Youngest Students"
NAEYC Position Statement on Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Evaluation
Resources on Developmentally Appropriate Assessment/Portfolios
Preschool Assessment: A Guide to Developing a Balanced Approach
Toward Developmentally Appropriate Assessment Practice
More References on Developmentally Appropriate Assessment
Conducting the Classroom Walkthrough
September 9, 2011
PowerPoint (Click here for PDF)
The Impact of Ineffective Teaching
Appreciative Inquiry Resources
I Say Hey (I Love School) YouTube Video