The Different Ways of Knowing whole school reform process provides teachers with an exciting approach to reaching all children! New teaching practices in Different Ways of Knowing provide teachers with in-depth knowledge and tools for seeing results.

Research has shown that the more students play an active role in their own learning and achievement, the more likely they are to stay in school and value learning. Different Ways of Knowing includes:

• Positive expectations for the academic and social achievement of all children
• Thematically integrated instruction across disciplines and subject areas
• Active student participation and early intervention in problem areas
• Teacher collaboration and parent involvement

Different Ways of Knowing provides a powerful curriculum with exciting teacher and student learning resources including:

• Teacher planning guides and proven strategies for reaching at-risk students
• A library of culturally diverse literature and reference books for every classroom
• Historical documents, maps, videos and related media
• Thematically integrated math and science connections
• Visual and performing arts materials

A three-year course of study for professional growth

• Annual summer institutes and professional development workshops
• In-class demonstration and technical assistance by trained coaches
• Professional growth opportunities such as leadership training
• Teacher-to-Teacher national newsletter and other national connections including the new DWoKnet site on the world wide web

The Galef Institute, a national, non-profit education reform organization based in Los Angeles California, developed Different Ways of Knowing. The Institute's primary goal is to work with educators to improve student achievement and accelerate school reform by strengthening the teaching profession.

For More Information
In Kentucky and Missouri Different Ways of Knowing is provided to schools by the Collaborative for Teaching and Learning. For more information contact Christie Maloney at (502) 895-9500 or (800) 995-3965.