Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss
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Selecting Artwork (Text) to Discuss

When I select artworks to discuss with my students, I basically consider four things: interest, background knowledge, skills & concepts and opportunity. Although these four things usually work together, I…
Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time
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Filling Every Seat, One Person at a Time

The conference hall was nearly empty, a quiet calm enveloping the large room. Earlier than I normally wake up on a Saturday morning, I arrived at NJPAECET2, and was led…
Trevor Bryan’s Rewards & Consequences
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Trevor Bryan’s Rewards & Consequences

For the last several years, I haven't posted rewards or consequences in my classroom. To be honest, I never even really gave them much thought. However, after attending the NJPAECET2…
5 Questions with… Brian Durst
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5 Questions with… Brian Durst

At the start of the school year, Four O'Clock Faculty explored Purposeful Learning Spaces with several educators who designed classrooms that allow students to feel comfortable, make choices within the classroom,…