Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D.'s Blog – March 2013 Archive (5)

A Thought

As I sit and wait for a delayed flight leaving Dubai today, my mind starts to wonder about the future. This international hub creates multiple opportunities for individuals from every part of the world to interact. The number of languages, culturals, and interactions far exceed anything I`ve seen. Organizations such as airlines, retalil, and commiercial ventures have capitalized by creating envirnonments of acceptance, and creative innovations so that people are comfortalbe. I begin to question… Continue

Added by Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D. on March 27, 2013 at 12:10am — No Comments

Research & Development Center

The evaluation system will be discussed over the next few days. I am very excited to create an action plan for this purpose. The purpose will be to inform the training center on potential gaps in instruction. The training center and research institute will enable quality of instruction to continuously improve over time. This will provide the ESL program with a mechanism to ensure the aligned curriculum goals are being met, facilitate change in an organic organization, and enable creative… Continue

Added by Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D. on March 25, 2013 at 11:19pm — No Comments

Games and language building

Today I went to another center to observe jeopardy. Approximately, 50 students showed for the event. Once again, I gained a better insight to the complexities of education, particularly ESL instruction. The students and instructors were very good. The game captured the attention of all students. Language acquisition continues to fascinate me as my awareness grows with each day. I wonder what opportunities exist though games? As educational leaders, what are our responsibilities in either… Continue

Added by Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D. on March 23, 2013 at 9:29am — No Comments

ESL New Dehli India

New Post



I writitng today to summaruize my most recent experiences while visiting New Dehli, India. I am very impressed by the work conducted by the AAM Foundation (AAMF.org). Essentially, the organization provides free ESL classes for students in the New Dehli area in roughly 50 centers. The creative thought process has enabled the organization to lauch an ambitious initiative to create 100 centers across the city.

Today we discussed the possibility of utilizing poetry, music,… Continue

Added by Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D. on March 23, 2013 at 9:06am — No Comments

From India

Recently, I was offered an opportunity to travel to India to work with an organization that provides ESL classes to students in New Dehli. The classes do not cost the students; however, they need to make a committment of one hour fourty-five minutes per day six days per week. The blended approach has provided students with the abiility to interact with software, engage in quality of instruction, and dialogue with their peers. I visited in one of the centers just southeast of my location. The… Continue

Added by Robert M. Hagan, Ed.D. on March 20, 2013 at 10:29pm — No Comments

FOLLOW SL 2.0

JOIN SL 2.0

SUBSCRIBE TO

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0

School Leadership 2.0 is the premier virtual learning community for school leaders from around the globe.  Our community is a subscription based paid service ($19.95/year or only $1.99 per month for a trial membership)  which will provide school leaders with outstanding resources. Learn more about membership to this service by clicking one our links below.

 

Click HERE to subscribe as an individual.

 

Click HERE to learn about group membership (i.e. association, leadership teams)

__________________

CREATE AN EMPLOYER PROFILE AND GET JOB ALERTS AT 

SCHOOLLEADERSHIPJOBS.COM

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP 2.0 EVENTS

School Leadership 2.0

© 2024   Created by William Brennan and Michael Keany   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service