13 MAR 2015 by ideonexus
Changing Spelling has Happened in the Past
Objection to simplified spelling has been made on the
supposition that it "wil cut us off from the literature
of the past," meaning that those taught in the new way
wil be unable to read the books red today. This can
not be so, because the present spelling wil be no more
difficult to read by one who has learnd to spel the new
way, than is the new spelling by one who has learnd
the old way. Children who hav learnd to spel in the
simplified way wil, in fact, read the books printed
toda...Technology, translation services, will make migration even easier.
22 APR 2014 by ideonexus
How Big Ideas are Revealed
Big ideas are typically revealed via:
• Core concepts (migration, function)
• Focusing themes (good vs. evil)
• Ongoing debate/issues (nature vs. nurture)
• Illuminating paradox/problem (freedom vs. responsibility)
• Organizing theory/principle (less is more)
• Underlying assumption/perspectives (Occam’s Razor)
• Key questions
• Insightful inferences from factsWays to teach.
12 JUN 2011 by ideonexus
The Perpetual Renewal That Comes From the Natural World
Those who dwell, as scientists or laymen, among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life. Whatever the vexations or concerns of their personal lives, their thoughts can find paths that lead to inner contentment and to renewed excitement in living. Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of the birds, the ebb and flow of the tides, ...Those who enjoy its endless mysteries are never at a loss of interest in life.