resources
Week 1
Search the www for good stories about Osiris.
For an example of www story telling you can look at
Joyce Tenneson's
work.
Week 2
Some popular
educational
theories. Students should become familiar with Jean
Piaget, Howard
Gardener, and John
Dewey's theories.
Reggio Emilio
and Maria Montessori's Approach to EnvironmentL
links to The
Reggio
Emilia Approach to Learning
Project
Approach can allow teachers to center education on relevant and contemporary
issues.
Rudolf Steiner had profound insights into child development. His educational
ideas are developed in Waldorf
Curriculum. Many of Rudolf Steiner's lectures
could found in his archive on www,
and Waldorf resources.
Week 3
Look for some good pictures explaining brain architecture and processes.
Week 4
Our class is sponsoring the world premier of the film Indigo Children.
Week 5
Our focus this week is on Brain and Perception. Study a good brain image and an image of the eye. Our eye can be trained to perceive reality in different Perspective systems. How do we perceive color is a fascinating mystery.
There is extensive literature on meaning and interpretations of Fairy Tales. A good site to know about is SurLaLane. This site has great pictures too.
Please read 3 Little Pigs at
You can also read the Annotated 3Little Pigs at SurLaLane site and psychoanalytical interpreatation of Bruno Bettelheim.
Week 6
For the Day of the Dead potluck/celebration at the Organic Farmhouse bring some traditional food and something for the altar.
Week 7
Week 8 and 9
Work continues on the Research Paper and Puppet Show.
