Heidi Gallegos Recalls Experience as Cotsen Fellow
Teacher Heidi Gallegos reflects on her experience as a Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING fellow during the foundation’s year-end luncheon at the Skirball in May of 2011.
Judy Johnson On What Makes the ART of TEACHING Different
Judy Johnson, the executive director of the Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING, discusses the ART of TEACHING program, what makes it unique, and how fellows benefit from it.
Judy Johnson Offers Advice to New Fellows
Judy Johnson, the executive director of the Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING, offers advice to new fellows in the ART of TEACHING program, encouraging them to take advantage of the resources provided to them, to be passionate about their learning, and to be willing to take risks in the pursuit of teaching excellence.
Teachers Talk About the Annual Conference
Teachers talk about how the Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING Annual Conference provides them opportunities to learn from experts, connect with colleagues, and get ideas on how to improve their teaching.
2011 Annual Conference Opening Remarks
Judy Johnson, Executive Director of the Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING, opens the Annual Conference with remarks on the history of the ART of TEACHING and her hopes for the future.
Dr. Deborah Ball Reflects on Building a Teaching Community
Deborah Ball, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan, talks about what makes the approach of the Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING unique, and the role she sees for Cotsen teachers in building a “professional community of teachers that is so badly needed in this country.”
Deborah Ball Delivers Keynote Address at the 6th Annual the ART of TEACHING Conference
Deborah Ball, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Education at the University of Michigan, delivers her keynote address, “Great teachers are not born. They’re TAUGHT” at the 6th Annual the ART of TEACHING Conference. Dr. Ball argues that teaching is technical, which means “that it requires a lot of specialized knowledge, that it takes practice, [...]
Teachers Talk About Their Experiences as Cotsen Fellows
By Cotsen Staff, Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING – Teachers Jennifer Moore, Mediha Din and Elizabeth Wystrach talk about what their experience as Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching fellows means to them and how it has helped to improve their teaching.
The Quest for Teaching Excellence
By Cotsen Staff, Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING – Judy Johnson, the Executive Director of the Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching , discusses how the quest for teaching excellence begins with treating teachers with respect and providing support so that they will be motivated to do the hard work necessary to reach [...]
Fellow Amy Sanchez Reflects on her Cotsen Experience
Teacher Amy Sanchez talks about her experience as a Cotsen Foundation for the Art of Teaching fellow.