Bringing New Literacies in to the Classroom: Reflection on Dr. Kist's Presentation - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T14:44:26Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/bringing-new-literacies-in-to?commentId=2665237%3AComment%3A5971&feed=yes&xn_auth=noA few years ago I attended a…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-03:2665237:Comment:71202009-05-03T23:26:08.731ZVirginia Pourakishttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VirginiaPourakis
A few years ago I attended a talk at the New Jersey Science Convention; its presenter focused on neuroscience to highlight the "brain research" supporting kinesthetic learning. On a basic level, since blood carries oxygen to your cells and organs (including the brain), we need our blood flowing! After sitting in the same position for 40 minutes, as is typical in middle school and high school classrooms, a person's blood has already begun to pool in his or her feet and bottom. I found with my…
A few years ago I attended a talk at the New Jersey Science Convention; its presenter focused on neuroscience to highlight the "brain research" supporting kinesthetic learning. On a basic level, since blood carries oxygen to your cells and organs (including the brain), we need our blood flowing! After sitting in the same position for 40 minutes, as is typical in middle school and high school classrooms, a person's blood has already begun to pool in his or her feet and bottom. I found with my 6th Grade students that even small microinterventions, for example the chance to get up and go to a new seat, a quick "stretch" activity with me, or some kind of movement connected to the content area of the lesson, could make a great difference in getting the children to focus and engage in the lesson.<br />
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Also, the comments about the arts as an intersection of teaching, thinking, and playing reminded me of some of my study of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldorf_education">Waldorf educational method</a>. It integrates the arts into curricula as a way to engage students in thinking, feeling, and willing (doing). Dr. Kist's presentation defin…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-03:2665237:Comment:70492009-05-03T06:08:12.234ZJulia Kimhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JuliaKim
Dr. Kist's presentation definitely drove my masters action research in a different way. I was focused on what to teach students, but now I looked at how they are learning and how they're engaged with their peers, so the learning can be exciting and fun. And I think new literacies does not have to be anything fancy, but should be a tool promote community and collaboration.
Dr. Kist's presentation definitely drove my masters action research in a different way. I was focused on what to teach students, but now I looked at how they are learning and how they're engaged with their peers, so the learning can be exciting and fun. And I think new literacies does not have to be anything fancy, but should be a tool promote community and collaboration. Hi Elizabeth,
What a wonderf…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-02:2665237:Comment:70122009-05-02T19:21:45.869ZWynne Calcutthttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/WynneCalcutt
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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What a wonderful post. I loved your comment, "Kist defined new literacies as any tool that promoted connectedness, community and collaboration." I think that is such an important concept to keep in mind. Thank you for all the valuable resources on ways to include art in lesson plans. I love the idea of expanding this notion of new literacies to include studying images, paintings, sculpture, etc. I need to remind myself that art should not just be left for the art teacher (if the…
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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What a wonderful post. I loved your comment, "Kist defined new literacies as any tool that promoted connectedness, community and collaboration." I think that is such an important concept to keep in mind. Thank you for all the valuable resources on ways to include art in lesson plans. I love the idea of expanding this notion of new literacies to include studying images, paintings, sculpture, etc. I need to remind myself that art should not just be left for the art teacher (if the students even have one!) and that it can be actively integrated into the classroom curriculum. Thanks for your valuable insights on different ways to bring student's experiences and voices into the classroom. As an educator, it is important to be on the look out for new ways to re-engage the students and tap into different interests and learning styles. Thank you!<br />
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-Wynne I agree! I have been very exc…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-30:2665237:Comment:68132009-04-30T13:48:27.776ZMegan Lucashttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/MeganLucas
I agree! I have been very excited lately about applying multi-modal learning into my lessons. Although I have found this to be very helpful for young children and children with developmental delays, Dr.Kist proves that movement and kinesthetic activities are beneficial for grown ups too- even when we least expect it!
I agree! I have been very excited lately about applying multi-modal learning into my lessons. Although I have found this to be very helpful for young children and children with developmental delays, Dr.Kist proves that movement and kinesthetic activities are beneficial for grown ups too- even when we least expect it! Elizabeth,
I really enjoyed…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-29:2665237:Comment:67192009-04-29T17:00:01.791ZArshi Saeedhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/ArshiSaeed
Elizabeth,<br />
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I really enjoyed your post! Reading it two weeks after the conference, it vividly brought back to mind all the learning that we did that weekend. When Dr. Kist asked us to line up according to birth dates, I was already familiar with this activity, having done it as an icebreaker during my undergrad. However, it was just as enjoyable and I really liked the twist that Dr. Kist put on it by having part of us move to the opposite wall and demonstrating how the new reader reads web…
Elizabeth,<br />
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I really enjoyed your post! Reading it two weeks after the conference, it vividly brought back to mind all the learning that we did that weekend. When Dr. Kist asked us to line up according to birth dates, I was already familiar with this activity, having done it as an icebreaker during my undergrad. However, it was just as enjoyable and I really liked the twist that Dr. Kist put on it by having part of us move to the opposite wall and demonstrating how the new reader reads web content in a non-linear fashion.<br />
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Additionally, both the birth date activity and the paper crunching were ideal for a Sunday morning to get our blood flowing. Hi Elizabeth,
I enjoyed readi…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-27:2665237:Comment:65752009-04-27T20:05:55.948ZCindy Peattiehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/CynthiaScalone
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
I enjoyed reading your post on William Kist's presentation. I found that his teaching style and approach were so dynamic and energizing! Since I teach Nursery school, transitions, movement, and gross motor activities help my students stay focused and interested in learning. I incorporate a lot of dramatic play, music, and art into my lessons because my students are really receptive and motivated when they participate in an activity that they enjoy. Currently, I am taking Art for…
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
I enjoyed reading your post on William Kist's presentation. I found that his teaching style and approach were so dynamic and energizing! Since I teach Nursery school, transitions, movement, and gross motor activities help my students stay focused and interested in learning. I incorporate a lot of dramatic play, music, and art into my lessons because my students are really receptive and motivated when they participate in an activity that they enjoy. Currently, I am taking Art for Classroom Teachers with Naomi Lifschitz and I have realized how important it is to integrate art into the classroom curriculum. Some books that I found to be extremely helpful and informative about art instruction are:<br />
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1. Smith, Nancy (1993) Experience and Art. Teachers College Press, New York.<br />
2. Lord, Lois (1996) Collage and Construction in School. Bank Street College Education, New York.<br />
3. Beal, Nancy (2001). The Art of Teaching Art to Children. Farrar, Stratus, and Giroux, New York.<br />
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All three books are great resources for classroom teachers who want to introduce new materials and art experiences into their classrooms. If teachers motivate children to want to explore and discover new topics, learning and acquisition of knowledge will be retained and can be expanded upon. William Kist's presentation demonstrated how teachers need to relate instruction to their students lives. Cooperative learning and collaboration activities will have students view their classroom as a community of learners. Hi Elizabeth,
I as well was…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-25:2665237:Comment:63172009-04-25T22:38:55.137ZAlex Joneshttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AlexJones
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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I as well was skeptical as to Dr. Kist's teaching of age strategy in the hallway. That will forever be known as a great ice breaker. Even the exercise previous to that which I believe was called the snowball? Writing interesting facts about one’s self and crinkling up the paper and tossing it randomly was very intriguing. I truly thing Dr. Kist’s strategies and theories should be practiced and shared. I will be using his presentation content to strengthen my strategies in the…
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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I as well was skeptical as to Dr. Kist's teaching of age strategy in the hallway. That will forever be known as a great ice breaker. Even the exercise previous to that which I believe was called the snowball? Writing interesting facts about one’s self and crinkling up the paper and tossing it randomly was very intriguing. I truly thing Dr. Kist’s strategies and theories should be practiced and shared. I will be using his presentation content to strengthen my strategies in the future. Hi Elizabeth,
Your post remi…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-24:2665237:Comment:61982009-04-24T21:30:30.483ZJenniferhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JenSpence
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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Your post reminded me of a talk by Sir Ken Robinson I recently attended at the Teaching and Learning Celebration Conference here in NY. He talks a lot about multiple intelligences, the importance of creativity and innovation and the fact that school is actually killing creativity. He says that "All children are born artists but we get educated <i>out</i> of it." I picked up his book T<i>he Element</i> and it's fascinating. I think his book is great for everyone, especially art…
Hi Elizabeth,<br />
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Your post reminded me of a talk by Sir Ken Robinson I recently attended at the Teaching and Learning Celebration Conference here in NY. He talks a lot about multiple intelligences, the importance of creativity and innovation and the fact that school is actually killing creativity. He says that "All children are born artists but we get educated <i>out</i> of it." I picked up his book T<i>he Element</i> and it's fascinating. I think his book is great for everyone, especially art educators. I'm definitely going to check out Maxine Greene's book you recommended.<br />
Here's a link to a You Tube clip of him speaking about Education and Creativity:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga2CYYCrtNE&feature=related">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga2CYYCrtNE&feature=related</a><br />
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Jen Here is the website that I me…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-21:2665237:Comment:59712009-04-21T23:06:57.964ZAmy Rothhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AmyRoth
Here is the website that I mentioned in my earlier post <a href="http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/"></a> The website can be used for older and younger students. Let me know what you think!
Here is the website that I mentioned in my earlier post <a href="http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/"></a> The website can be used for older and younger students. Let me know what you think! Amy what was the website - yo…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-21:2665237:Comment:58832009-04-21T09:38:47.509ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
Amy what was the website - you left us hangin w/out a hyperlink! :)
Amy what was the website - you left us hangin w/out a hyperlink! :)