Robert Arnold
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Willsboro, New York, United States
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Professional Experience: *60 years of teaching in public schools, researching and learning as parent of five, a primary school teacher, middle school, high school, junior college, senior college in teacher education and graduate school. *Served in U.S. Army as Troop Information and Education NCO. *Served as a demonstration teacher in laboratory schools and conducted courses in the foundations of education and teaching social studies using a discovery approach. *Supervised student teachers and observed teachers at work in many different settings.*Set in motion a number of experimental programs that were designed to help point the way to a better system of education. *Served as consultant to many school districts and educational projects throughout New England, the Carolinas, Ohio and elsewhere. *Served as consultant to The Center for Individualized Instruction,†Durham, North Carolina. *Authored numerous successful grants for schools, colleges and businesses.*Founded and directed the Plattsburgh Research Institute for Defining Education (PRIDE). *Submitted two comprehensive charter school proposals designed to demonstrate a community learning center for schools and colleges of a rural area, only to receive a hostile attack for suggesting things could be different. *Tested-out aspects of proposed changes in education within the design and implementation of an innovative primary health care center that I was instrumental in developing (one of nine models funded within the USA). *Served in community mental health associations and community service groups.*Served as CEO of Tru Vu International, Inc. for R&D in production and display of color microfiche. *Served business and industry in leadership training.
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The Constructive Assessment, Recordkeeping and Evaluation System CARES
Dispel the notion that the only way to measure learning outcomes is with standardized testing of the common core curriculum. Introduce the field-tested Constructive Assessment, Recordkeeping and Evaluation System (CARES) that utilizes modern electronics featuring student-centered learning, freeing the teacher to become a partner in the processes of learning to learn.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Systemic Change in Education, A Solutions Generator
Remind others that problems in education are systemic and explain what is meant by systems concepts and systemic design. Create a new vocabulary for the public discussion on educational reform.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
A Teacher Competence Profile (ATCP)
Bring pressure to bear for improved teacher education, both pre-service and in-service, that meets the standards of our helping profession. Explain what has happen to maintain respect and support for the most important work of our age, the work of teacher/facilitators of learning.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
What Professional Educators Know and Are Able to Do
Bring pressure to bear for improved teacher education, both pre-service and in-service, that meets the standards of our helping profession. Explain what has to happen to maintain respect and support for the most important work of our age, the work of teacher/facilitators of learning.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ill-Conceived Standardization
This is for those who support a common core curriculum, and the one-size-fits-all assessment techniques, help them understand the dangers of implementing their ideas. Give them a lesson on the realities of limited vision.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Why a Standardized Core Curriculum
Today's standardization in education defines individual differences exclusively as performance on a written examination. There are far better approaches to standardization that recognize the multi-dimensional differences in individual performance. Check out booklets #14 and #15.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
The Environmental Relationships Test
Dispel the notion that the only way to measure learning outcomes is with standardized testing of the common core curriculum. Introduce the field-tested Constructive Assessment, Recordkeeping and Evaluation System (CARES) that utilizes modern electronics featuring student-centered learning, freeing the teacher to become a partner in the processes of learning to learn.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Ways of Creating and Communicating Meaning
Give our critics a brief lesson on the foundations of successful education - the many ways of creating and communicating knowledge, the nature of individual human development and behavior, including learning, and the dynamics of groups that emphasize group/team development. When our authority to make our case is challenged, point to the many scholars who support us. We are not alone in this effort.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
"Rituals of Intimidation"
When teachers are blamed by outsiders for the problems of education, teach them the truth about a reality they may not understand - the role of and reason for "intimidation rituals" in our public school environments.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Validated Assumptions and Beliefs for Effective Educational Reform
All educational systems rest on a set of assumptions and beliefs, some valid and some invalid. Here is a listing of validated assumptions and beliefs upon which a public school system could be based that everyone can relate to. Developing a strong voice in what we teachers know to be true.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Constructive Learning and Instructional Lesson Planning
Give our fellow teachers a glimpse into processes that capture the essence of learning and development in a systems design, that uses the many creative activities and lesson plans teachers have already developed.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
A Democratic Organization for the Governance of Our Schools
What is our solution? Introduce a democratic organization for our schools that grants decision making power to teachers. Teachers know what is needed to meet high standards. Teachers need the freedom to facilitate learning in ways compatible with human development and learning.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Models of Human Development and Behavior Including Learning
Give our critics a brief lesson on the foundations of successful education - the many ways of creating and communicating knowledge the nature of individual human development and behavior, including learning, and the dynamics of groups that emphasize group/team development. When our authority to make our case is challenged, point to the many scholars who support us. We are not alone in this effort.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Remaking Our Schools an Historical Perspective
Help those who choose to treat the problems of education with limited vision by placing our efforts within our educational history.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Group Processes in the Public Schools
Give our critics a brief lesson on the foundations of successful education - the many ways of creating and communicating knowledge, the nature of individual human development and behavior, including learning, and the dynamics of groups that emphasize group/team development. When our authority to make our case is challenged, point to the many scholars who support us. We are not alone in this effort.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
The Structure of Education From a Systems Point of View
Remind others that problems in education are systemic and explain what is meant by systems concepts and systemic design. Create a new vocabulary for the pubic discussion on educational reform.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
A Systemic Design Model for a 21st Century Public School
Remind others that problems in education are systemic and explain what is meant by systems concepts and systemic design. Create a new vocabulary for the public discussion on educational reform.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
"Teaching/Learning Transactions" Booklet #1
Next time someone tries to minimize what we do as teachers, here is our defense. Defining the realities of teaching/learning transactions on our terms will organize and validate our beliefs and assumptions about how learners learn, alone and in groups. We will speak our common language with a renewed authority.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Intro to Learning to Learn Professional Development Series
The Learning to Learn Professional Development Series is the product of the work of Robert Arnold, a teacher with many years of innovative experience at all levels of education from the primary school to graduate education. This Series contains twenty Booklets, each exploring important topics in support of the work of professional teachers at all levels of education. These Booklets are based on a new systemic model for education that gives teachers a central role in determining the nature and q
Adult Education, Higher Education
Highlights of my Experience as a Professional Educator
Review a brief profile with the highlighted experiences in education of this author, professional education, business and industrial settings.
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
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Experience
Professional Experience: *60 years of teaching in public schools, researching and learning as parent of five, a primary school teacher, middle school, high school, junior college, senior college in teacher education and graduate school. *Served in U.S. Army as Troop Information and Education NCO. *Served as a demonstration teacher in laboratory schools and conducted courses in the foundations of education and teaching social studies using a discovery approach. *Supervised student teachers and observed teachers at work in many different settings.*Set in motion a number of experimental programs that were designed to help point the way to a better system of education. *Served as consultant to many school districts and educational projects throughout New England, the Carolinas, Ohio and elsewhere. *Served as consultant to The Center for Individualized Instruction,†Durham, North Carolina. *Authored numerous successful grants for schools, colleges and businesses.*Founded and directed the Plattsburgh Research Institute for Defining Education (PRIDE). *Submitted two comprehensive charter school proposals designed to demonstrate a community learning center for schools and colleges of a rural area, only to receive a hostile attack for suggesting things could be different. *Tested-out aspects of proposed changes in education within the design and implementation of an innovative primary health care center that I was instrumental in developing (one of nine models funded within the USA). *Served in community mental health associations and community service groups.*Served as CEO of Tru Vu International, Inc. for R&D in production and display of color microfiche. *Served business and industry in leadership training.
Teaching style
Respectful listening - challenging discussion
Awards & shining teacher moments
Professor of Education, Emeritus
My own education history
Professional Education: B.S. in elementary /junior high teaching (SUNY Potsdam), M.A. Elementary Administration and Supervision (Teachers College, Columbia University), ABD Curriculum and Teaching (Teachers College, Columbia University.)
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