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How the ART of TEACHING Approach Supports Reflection

Cotsen fellow discusses the ways in which the ART of TEACHING approach has provided her with the opportunity and tools to reflect deeply on her teaching practice; from the End of Year Luncheon at the Skirball Cultural Center on May 9, 2015.

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The ART of TEACHING Ripple Effect

Cotsen fellow reflects on the ripple effect the ART of TEACHING had in his school and how the program helped him and his colleagues tackle the challenges as they implemented the new Common Core standards, at a luncheon on May 3, 2014 at the Skirball Cultural Center in honor of this year’s 53 Southern California-based educators […]

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What It Takes to Implement the Common Core

In this video, Sean Lindsay (Cotsen alumnus, ’05 and ’07) shares his thoughts on some of the conditions that can support the successful implementation of the Common Core State Standards.

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Reflections of a Cotsen Fellow

ART of TEACHING fellow shares the benefits of having a mentor and how together they have taken his skills as a teacher to the next level.

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Graduating Teachers Reflect on Their Cotsen Experience

Cotsen mentors and fellows share the highlights of their Cotsen experience in this compilation video.

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What to Look for When Observing in Classrooms

By Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING — The Cotsen Foundation for the ART of TEACHING has identified the teachers in this video as outstanding educators. In this video, they talk about what elements of teaching excellence they look for when observing in classrooms.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.