Why a U.S. Government Agency Covers Up Proven Educational Methods While Millions of Children Become Illiterate It is naïve to pretend that science is free of bias and of political involvement. If it were, there would be no need for lobbyists in Washington from groups like the chemical and defense companies. âScienceâ may be conducted more for their benefit, than for its indisputable proofs. When influenced by âbig tobaccoâ, some studiesContinue reading “Why a U.S. Government Agency Covers Up Proven Educational Methods While Millions of Children Become Illiterate”
September Curriculum Review â Why do schools spend weeks reviewing last yearâs work? The Existing Condition Each year as kids head back to school, they can most likely expect to spend a few weeks catching up on the basics that they were taught the preceding year. Parents and teachers suggest that review is needed due to forgetting over the long summer break with minimal or no practice.IContinue reading “September Curriculum Review â Why do schools spend weeks reviewing last yearâs work?”
The current situation. Really !!! Tell me it isnât true!!! Remedial ed rate high in Alabama colleges.  This article appeared in the Dothan Eagle yesterday morning. It is a sample of the current state of literacy in America. Posted in News on Monday, July 15, 2013 5:27 pm. The Dothan Eagle Making sure Alabama students enter college prepared for the course work theyâll encounter there is a problemContinue reading “The current situation. Really !!! Tell me it isnât true!!!”
While youâre waiting for the cavalry to arrive .. An alternative for children with autism A New Challenge                                 At the end of November 2008, I began a journey, both literally and figuratively into the world of autism. I wasContinue reading “While youâre waiting for the cavalry to arrive .. An alternative for children with autism”
Accountability in Public Education â What is it really? Many parents have children who pass through their public school systems, graduate, go on to postâsecondary education and never miss a beat. My two children did with the exception of the few minor disruptions you expect from zesty teenagers. For these students the system works well. It works for a majority of students, some highContinue reading “Accountability in Public Education â What is it really?”
The Science and Success of Engelmannâs Direct Instruction An Eye-Opening Book Review As consumers of academic goods and services, most parents are hopelessly ignorant. They simply do not know an effective program from an ineffective one. They rely on the recommendations of teachers, principals, special needs specialists, doctors, psychologists and other professionals. Parents are generally adept at perceiving that something is amiss withContinue reading “The Science and Success of Engelmannâs Direct Instruction”
What Others Think of The Maloney Method http://www.offthegridnews.com/2013/04/29/the-maloney-method-what-is-it-and-is-it-right-for-me/ Credibility comes from others. As the senior author and financial benefactor of my system of teaching, I have a clear conflict of interest. I want you to buy my books because I want your money. As a result of my conflict, every buyer is or at least should be a skeptic. They shouldContinue reading “What Others Think of The Maloney Method”
What Are Behavioral Objectives? Part 5 of 5: Why This System Works This is the fifth article in a five part series about Behavioral Objectives. The articles in order of publication are: Behavioral Objectives; An Overview The Scope and Sequence Chart Gantt Charts for Progress Planning Setting Standards of Achievement or Fluency Why This Component Works The system of behavioural objectives built into the Maloney MethodContinue reading “What Are Behavioral Objectives? Part 5 of 5: Why This System Works”
What Are Behavioral Objectives? Part 4 of 5: Setting Measurement Standards This is the fourth article in a five part series about Behavioral Objectives. The articles in order of publication are: Behavioral Objectives; An Overview The Scope and Sequence Chart Gantt Charts for Progress Planning Setting Standards of Achievement or Fluency Why This Component Works Types of Standards There are lots of ways to set objectivesContinue reading “What Are Behavioral Objectives? Part 4 of 5: Setting Measurement Standards”
Teaching Direct Instruction Reading Programs Teaching Direct Instruction Reading Programs to groups or in classrooms A Simple Guide to Success Reading Mastery, Horizons, Corrective Reading (Decoding),Teach Your Children to Read Well and The ToolBox Series for Literacy are all excellent Direct Instruction reading programs. Sometimes teachers are expected to implement these programs with entire classes, even if the classroom isContinue reading “Teaching Direct Instruction Reading Programs”
