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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
A Principal’s Views
By Cotsen Staff, Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING – Former Billy Mitchell Elementary principal Lucia Karaptian talks about the difference Cotsen teachers have made and how they are helping other teachers at Billy Mitchell reach for excellence.
Teachers Talking About What Makes Great Teachers Great
The Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING has identified the teachers in these videos as outstanding educators. They teach in a wide range of elementary schools with diverse student populations, from urban to suburban, affluent to low-socio-economic status communities across Southern California. The teachers in these videos have from five to over 30 years [...]