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| Classroom Management Resources | ||
| Is a collection of resources focusing on Classroom Management, sponsored by the North Western Regional Educational Laboratory. ( http://www.nwrel.org/comm/topics/classman.html ) | ||
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| William Glasser Institute | ||
| Features an explanation of choice theory, a biography, and much more. ( http://www.wglasser.com/ ) | ||
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| Johann Pestalozzi Site | ||
| Includes graphic, biography, bibliography, and links. ( http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-pest.htm ) | ||
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| Friedrich Froebel Site | ||
| Is a brief introduction to Friedrich Froebel. The Infed site—for informal education—offers interesting links to perspectives on educational principles in contexts outside of schools. ( http://www.infed.org/thinkers/et-froeb.htm ) | ||
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| Froebel Links | ||
| Presents many links to Froebel sites. ( http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/7905/weblinks.html ) | ||
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| "Excellence as a Guide to Educational Conversation" | ||
| Links to an engaging and persuasive essay by Nel Noddings. ( http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/EPS/PES-Yearbook/92_docs/Noddings.HTM ) | ||
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| "Punished By Rewards? A Conversation with Alfie Kohn." | ||
| Links to an article in which Alfie Kohn argues that both punishment and reward are ways of manipulating behavior that destroy the potential for real learning. Instead, he advocates providing an engaging curriculum and a caring atmosphere "so kids can act on their natural desire to find out." ( http://www.alfiekohn.org/teaching/pbracwak.htm ) | ||
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| Teaching Tolerance | ||
| Is the official site of a National education project "dedicated to helping teachers foster equity, respect and understanding in the classroom and beyond." Site includes magazine and videos, classroom resources and activities, and a reading list. ( http://www.splcenter.org/center/tt/teach.jsp ) | ||
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| Justice for Kids & Youth | ||
| Is a U.S. Department of Justice Web site. The site includes a page called "Hateful Acts Hurt Kids," which includes classroom ideas that promote discussion among children, parents, and teachers about prejudice, discrimination, and related issues. ( http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage ) | ||
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| Rethinking Schools Online | ||
| Provides resources and networks for teachers seeking practices that match social-justice values. ( http://www.rethinkingschools.org ) | ||
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| National Conference for Community and Justice | ||
| Is a human relations organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry, and racism in America. ( http://www.nccj.org ) | ||
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| Tribes | ||
| Features practical strategies to develop cooperative and safe classroom communities ( http://www.tribes.com/index.html ) | ||
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