“Obama Spells Out Energy Policy”. “McCain Seeks West Coast Votes”. “Candidates Attack Each Other on Race”.
Wow!! What a way to start a school year. The biggest election of our young century! The first African American presidential candidate for a major party and a feisty senior citizen squaring off during a period of economic downturns, the
This Blog is all about that jump. The Hippocampus Government and Politics Blog is about a dialogue between all of us…sharing the best practices in a learning community of dedicated educators who happen to be in love with U.S. Government and Politics. Like any good blog, the value is not in the originator or the facilitator. The true value lies in the contributions of you, the readers. New teachers with fresh ideas and insights, veteran educators with tried and true methods, and every one between can become part of this blog with one goal…seeking collaboration that points the way to better instruction and solid educational practices.
Next week I want to get the ball rolling by talking about the “three big questions” that I start my year with. These are the questions that drive my first quarter and are the method behind the madness. In the mean time, check out the right side column. We will include some sites and resources you might want to visit as you are preparing for the new school term with Government and Politics. We would love to have you respond by suggesting some of your favorite sites!
About the Blogger
My name is Ric Vix, and I am the social studies chair at
2 comments:
Obama wants to change a lot of things in education. He stressed how new teachers are in need of mentors, advice from older colleagues, and more support from the education system in general. I mean it's no wonder teachers use the internet for advice from other educators.
A U of Chicago graduate, George Hammer, also stressed the importance of "structural holes" in the education system, resulting in isolation of teachers, lack of resources, etc.
He is the creator of Applebatch.com is a new website free for educators with job resources, lesson plans, teacher discounts, all bundled in one site.Oh, and forum so you can speak your mind.
I just hope that after the elections something is done about teaching to the test.
I went to Applebatch.com, but found the site under construction. In the current educational climate of Professional Learning Communities, the structural holes can be filled, at least partially, by teachers sharing and networking within their own ranks. The hope of this blog is that in the coming months much more sharing will take place and that this blog will become a PLC for AP instructors. RV
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