Tool Belts

I like the metaphor of teachers having tool belts and various tools to maintain a harmonious classroom. The reason so far I appreciate this licensure program is that is offers many different ideas or tools to succeed. It also allows you to compare and contrast techniques or philosophies and to ultimately adopt or dismiss them. I prefer the more concrete technique approach, as you can measure the outcomes.

Charter Schmarter

If I could create a great charter school, one that I would be proud to have my son attend, it would be multifaceted. The school would focus on the subjects that mostly get cut from public schools. These would be art, music, physical activity, naturalism, and creative writing. Math, science, and reading would also be taught of course, but the school would have a lot of elective activities for children who want to explore more avenues. Newspaper, art, photography, drama, music classes, and yoga and dance classes to name a few. I would have math, reading, and science be incorporated into these electives. That way students are learning but in a more creative way, which will keep their interests.