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Initial Project Description:

For my action research project I would like to work with teachers to better understand and develop ways to make social development as much a part of the curriculum as multiplication or photosynthesis. Teachers will serve as both my audience and my research. In order to develop ways to make right and wrong a part of the curriculum it will be imperative to consult with teachers. The education of the ‘whole child’ is necessary for positive educational developments. I think that teachers have a responsibility to be ordinary inspirers for their students. Teachers have the ability to teach so much more than simply a subject and I believe that it is not nearly as difficult to integrate social development into everyday education as some might argue.

Note: I use the term social development here to focus on ‘morals’ and ‘values’ without focusing on specific (and debatable) definitions. These definitions can get in the way of productive research and development.

Schools and Districts that I have been researching: New Haven, CT Public School District Curriculum Frameworks: Social Development http://www.nhps.net/curriculum/documents.asp

Hartford, CT Sports and Medical Sciences Academy Guidance Program, Mentor Program http://www.sportandmedicalsciences.org/guidance.htm

Portland, ME Waynflete School Advising Program at all grade levels http://www.waynflete.org/about/lower/advising.asp http://www.waynflete.org/about/middle/advising.asp http://www.waynflete.org/about/middle/advising.asp

Work in Progress Presentation: