Category Archives: teaching

Lions, Hyenas, and Teaching

Posted on September 24, 2007 by igalindo

The following is adapted from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: The lion is the king of the jungle because of its dominance as … Continue reading →

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Tony Buzan on learning HOW to learn

Posted on September 19, 2007 by igalindo

I recently spent a couple of days leading seminars and workshops. At the start of each workshop I would tell the participants, “I want to begin by telling you what I tell my students at the start of my courses … Continue reading →

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Just the facts, please

Posted on September 13, 2007 by igalindo

As a former principal of a private school I suppose I can be accused of being biased on the issue of private “vs.” public schools, parental choice, vouchers, etc. The school I served was in Miami with a 93% minority … Continue reading →

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“Thinking educationally”: more basic educational questions

Posted on September 5, 2007 by igalindo

At a recent consultation with a school I once again encountered the dilemma faced by school leaders who lack a background in the field of education. This school has been in existence for ten years, well past the “make it … Continue reading →

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On mentoring

Posted on September 4, 2007 by igalindo

I continue to be fascinated with how people are enamored with the idea of mentoring. It seems to have a romantic hold on people’s imagination. I recently received an e-mail from a friend who is a college program director. She … Continue reading →

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About Mother Teresa and Other Saints

Posted on August 27, 2007 by jbennett

Fall in Virginia is quite a different matter from the same season in New York or Oregon, the other two places in which I have experienced its bittersweet mingling of pulsating life and coming death.  It has always been my … Continue reading →

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Coffee, Caffeine, and Listening

Posted on August 27, 2007 by igalindo

The following is from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: The reason why coffee is such a popular morning beverage is because of the … Continue reading →

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Trinity Teaching Level

Posted on August 16, 2007 by GregR

So, what’s your TTL (Trinity Teaching Level)? Do you avoid the Trinity at all costs? Only give the “water, ice, steam” analogy when asked about the Trinity? Do you try to pray at least once in the “Father, Son, Holy … Continue reading →

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What makes a real teacher?

Posted on August 14, 2007 by igalindo

The following is excerpted from the book Myths: Fact and Fiction about Teaching and Learning by Israel Galindo. How well do you know fact from fiction? MYTH: Anybody can teach. Teaching is just communicating information, through effective verbal and instructional … Continue reading →

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Love those classics

Posted on August 11, 2007 by igalindo

Every once in a while, at my former church, we’d break out the old (and I mean old literally) hymnbooks for a Wednesday evening hymn sing. People would call out the numbers of their favorite hymns to the songleader and … Continue reading →

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