My interest in developing collaborative observations and using video-based professional development to support teachers and promote best practices in teaching and learning at my school is gradually solidifying.  We will focus on using Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching as a foundation in developing best practices in Fall 2011.  The project will be based on the three […]

Hi All, Welcome back from what I hope was a relaxing break. The focus of next week’s class as we are all aware is Social Pedagogies, more specifically “authentic learning”.  I came upon a good article by Herrington and Oliver (2000), which I hope will guide/inform our discussions.  I want to initiate with the following question: What is […]

I have been trying to get into the classroom to teach mathematics as some of my colleagues in general education have the opportunity to; however this has been quite a challenge. Being able to teach mathematics is a class would have allowed me to properly implement my project and monitor it but it has been […]

My current research interest concerns improving teaching and learning of mathematics especially for students with special needs, namely those identified as Emotionally Disturbed and Learning Disabled, in the NYC system. My research interest involves the use of digital photography to document cultural artifacts in communities that may support mathematics instruction in the classroom.  This project will focus […]