Dear All,
A year ago here at OES two cohorts (of six teachers each) took a class from Harvard School of Education. We interacted with other participants from Australia, South America, Europe and Asia (around 200 of us). The topic was anchored in the work required of educators in creating a culture of thinking. One of the critical elements of thinking, it turns out, has to do with listening (not just hearing).
We've opened the school year thinking about Eric Carle's Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear. The point that we are teaching here is that hearing and listening are two distinct thinking activities.
- "Listening is one of the most powerful ways we show respect for and interest in people's thing."
- "When someone receives us with open-heart, non-judging, intensely interested listening, our spirits expand."
- "I loved what you had to say, but what really struck me was how you listened to people."
. . . quotations from Creating Cultures of Thinking by Ron Ritchhart of Project Zero/Harvard University
Have a good week!
Mr. Whitmore
Link to this Week's Photo Album
Exploring ways to count to 30
Calendar Grid Observations
Spelling Patterns - "word play"
Partner Reading
Addition demo on the number rack--children practicing with mini rekenreks
Counselor Visit
Author's Chair
Handwriting
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