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well-intentioned low standards

10 August 07 04:32 AM | jtspencer | 0 Comments   

The first few weeks for me are always the hardest. After a rather sedentary summer, I find myself swept into motion. Energetically, I run from place to play, smile, give compliments, offer instruction. I fail to learn all the names and I know even fewer Read More...

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recovering what we lost in standardized education

15 July 07 12:15 PM | jtspencer | 0 Comments   

After taking so many theory classes this summer, I am left with a mental overload. I enjoy the dialogue and debates, yet I can't help but feel that none of the "isms" really worked for me. Constructivism was great, but often unrealistic. Behaviorism seemed Read More...

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