by Elaine Gallagher
Fundamental people and programs you need to know about IF you want to be a «professional educator.»
Know about , and be able to discuss, the research and results from these essential thinkers:
Benjamin Bloom on higher-order thinking skills & problem solving
Tony Buzan on mental mapping and graphic organizers
Jack Canfield on self-esteem
Lee Canter on assertive discipline
CLIL Content and Language Integrated Learning: David Marsh, et al
Virginia Collier on second language acquisition
Barbara Coloroso on discipline
Art Costa on higher-order thinking skills
Common European Framework: International language standards
Jim Cummins on second language acquisition
Carolyn Evertson on classroom management
Thomas Guskey on evaluation
Madeline Hunter on effective teaching practices
David and Roger Johnson & S. Kagan: cooperative learning
Stephen Krashen on second language acquisition
Robert Marzano on effective school practices
Abraham Maslow on self esteem and reaching one’s potential
Maria Montessori special needs students & preschool
Jean Piaget research on the four stages of child development
Carl Rogers on humanistic psychology and education
Mike Schmoker on school reform and improvement
Lev Vygotsky’s research on Social Development Theory
Grant Wiggins: learning by design, the BIG & the essential questions
Harry Wong on classroom management & teaching techniques
OTHERS: Add additional people / programs as you hear about them.
Stay current to be a real professional.
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