Jocelyn Blumgart
@jocpyp
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I'm a learner with strong convictions about how children should learn. I work in a dynamic PYP school environment and have a particular interest in literacy
Melbourne, Victoria
Joined August 2012
Probably more excited than you!.
I've greatly admired the work of @lisaaburman and @kjinquiry for years, so I'm beyond excited to get to present with both of them. The three of us think so similarly and often finish each other's sentences. Can't wait!
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RT @Mattglover123: I'm looking forward to this opportunity to share strategies for conferring with young writers.
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RT @deepanshu_edu: Really excited to have the PYP team @MountScopus onboard @toddle_edu. Thank you @whatedsaid @Mr_Kuran @jocpyp for trusti….
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RT @sherrattsam: “The children do not need to be fixed. They need to be heard.” This is a must read, and should be read to parents too. htt….
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Teresa Thayer Snyder was superintendent of the Voorheesville district in upstate New York. She wrote this wise and insightful essay on her Facebook page. A friend sent it to me. Dear Friends and Co…
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RT @alfiekohn: Test-free at last . test-free at last . not just test-optional. but test-free at last!.(In other words: more col….
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Look @Fionannbir @whatedsaid.
I Am One: A Book of Action by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds is a wonderful way for kids to feel empowered to take action! #kidlit #picturebook @susanverde @peterhreynolds @abramskids
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RT @alfiekohn: 3 key elements of progressive ed.:.1) Deep understanding of ideas; constructing meaning supersedes skill practice & fact mem….
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Look @whatedsaid.
How does Writer’s Workshop align with inquiry? Learning how agency, inquiry and workshop fit within the same box with @Mrs_Gilchrist @ErinLiKent @ISLuxembourg
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RT @alfiekohn: 3/3 . & subsequent reanalyses cast even the NRP's weak findings of benefit into doubt. In sum, there are "few areas in psyc….
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RT @alfiekohn: 1/3 For anyone concerned with how reading is taught: A thorough examination of multiple metaanalyses finds "little or no evi….
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RT @alfiekohn: 2/3 Notably, "a careful review of the National Reading Panel (2000) findings shows that the benefits of systematic phonics f….
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Participants at #yourexhibition evaluate different types of action. Fabulous conversation and debate emerging #ibapac
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How do we create authentic opportunities for collaboration in the #pypexhibitionprocess ?.#ibapac
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Using concentric circles to deepen students inquiries in the #pypexhibition Thanks @sherrattsam still using this idea #ibpac
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Participants share their insights regarding the cultural themes around agency and the #pypexhibition #ibapac
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Teachers at #ibapac exploring agency in the #yourexhibitionworkshop through Project Zero’s #culturalforcesroutine
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