Great article about how reading allowed Pat Conroy to escape a difficult childhood. Conroy has written many works - the Great Santini being the most well known. One key quote about the importance of reading:
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Secrets to Academic Excellence - Seven Nobel Prizes - One School
We ran across an article all about a school in the Bronx that excels at Physics.
Seven of its former pupils having gone on to win a Nobel Prize for Physics, Bronx High School of Science is amazing - see http://idigphysics.com
THe article covers how this school has focused on excellence and a special focus on Physics over the years. The rich history and tradition makes it "cool" to be into science and physics as a young person. There might be a few nuggets to glean on how we can all cultivate a joy in science. Of course it certainly takes a certain type of student to have a lust for the challenges
"The school's most fearsome physics module – Advanced Placement Physics C – is tougher than most college-physics courses."
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Teaching Topics You Don't Know
Physics? Chemistry? Algebra? Teaching on topics you don't know can be a real challenge. Thats true for teachers, substitute teachers, homeschool parents, tutors and more. Sandra Wilson has some advice for how to tackle those difficult topics.
The great thing with the web is there is an almost unlimited set of resources for learning and guidance. YouTube has vidoes on nearly every topic imaganable. There are a wide variety of on-line guides, DVDs, fast download Kindle books and MORE! Don't get stuck - do your research and find the right tools.
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