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Sherman, Lee – Northwest Education, 1997
Describes the teaching experiences and philosophy of 1995 National Teacher of the Year Elaine Griffin. With her husband Ned, Griffin began her teaching career in the roadless village of Akhiok (Alaska) and now teaches in a three-room school in Chiniak, Kodiak Island. Classroom activities such as Socratic discussion are described that nurture…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Calkins, Annie, Ed.; Christian, Scott, Ed. – 2000
In this anthology, rural Alaskan English teachers in the Bread Loaf Rural Teacher Network describe their experiences implementing new state education standards while continuing their commitment to learner-centered and place-based practice. The book presents narratives about teaching grounded in knowledge and understanding of students and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Alaska Natives, Culturally Relevant Education, Educational Practices
