Cornerstone
Network Thanks All are still relishing the learning experiences of the Cornerstone Winter Meeting two weeks ago in Stamford, CT. Many shared their appreciation of Stamford’s contributions through the daily evaluations, some of which are noted below: [I valued] Seeing a first year teacher employ “turn and talk,” “WILF Chart, and reflecting. It was a lovely realization that we all can use Cornerstone info, not just veteran teachers--Muscogee Gracious hospitality, inviting classrooms; engaged students’ dedicated teachers—Talladega [I valued] Hearing from the Stillmeadow principal, staff; gaining meaning from understanding explicit instruction.—New Haven [I valued learning] How to be able to offer suggestions in a professional way in furthering understanding to better the next lesson --Muscogee A visit to a remarkable school! The physical plant is expansive and the administrators and teaches are turning it into a living museum that honors children’s work; thoughtful lesson study—unsigned I valued the opportunity to observe Springdale’s first grade teachers. They were great and I got some good ideas. –Springfield I experienced a fantastic science lesson with the use of turn and talk, WILF, and students independently writing about science.—Talladega A wonderful visit to Stark Elementary not only for lesson study but the opportunity to tour the school and learn about Cornerstone. Great teaching experience.—Muscogee I valued learning about the WILF and seeing how it works in a 1st
grade classroom. An excellent lesson from a first year teacher [at Hart School]. Great ideas to take back to my school. --Talladega The energy of the young staff at Stillmeadow; the wisdom of the principal; the palpable respect for children, thinking, learning, teaching, and honoring the work. —unsigned WILF- I currently use WILF, but I like the could, should, and must. —Talladega Mrs. DeSantis [at Stark School] explained how she used the three-part WILF so well that I better understand and can use it now. --Springfield I valued the lessons in the schools. I valued the time, energy of the staff and teachers involved. Thank them. ---New Haven |