• From the President
• From the Editor
• To the Editor: An Invitation to Blog
  We are trying something new in this issue.  In hopes of encouraging more reflection and interaction among our readers, we have created a blog.  Go to http://constructblog.blogspot.com/ and sign in.  We want to hear what you think about the journal and your response to the ideas offered in the articles. 

  Let’s Blog!!

On Becoming Professional: Preservice and In-service for Teachers

Teachers Dreams: The Beginning of Great Changes

Kathy Brashears
Tennessee Tech University

Applications: Practitioners Use of Constructivist Principles in Two Learning Environments

MathNerds and Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching

Laurie O. Cavey
James Madison University

W. Ted Mahavier
Lamar University

G. Edgar Parker
James Madison University

Alexander White
Texas State University

Alignment: Learn About Programs that Have Constructivist Underpinnings

            Call for Papers

Theoretical Constructions: Analyzing Core Beliefs

For a holistic framework of constructivist-generative teaching

Octavian Lecca
DELFO Academy

Doina Lecca
Concordia University

Research: Rigorous Studies that Support What We Do

Instructional strategy effectiveness: What do our students think?

Carolyn Chryst
SUNY-Oneonta

Leading the Way: How Administrators Can Help Teachers Construct Knowledge

Call for Papers

Bill Ayers is Eminent Professor of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago.  He has written many books on issues critical to education.  Bill was the Friday keynoter at ACT 2006 in Lisle, Illinois last October.  His message, “Trudge Toward Freedom: Education in Troubled Times,” put words to a lot of the feelings and concerns many educators have about teaching.  Heads were nodding in agreement as he spoke.  We are thrilled that he agreed to write our Fall Feature essay for this issue of The Constructivist.  He can be reached at bayers@uic.edu.

Rheta DeVries is Professor of Education at the University of Northern Iowa.  She is well known throughout the United States, China and Brazil for putting constructivist learning theory into practice.  She has written many books and article on issues important to the development of young children.  She is a life member of ACT and serves on the ACT Board of Directors. She can be reached at Rheta.DeVries@uni.edu.

Looking Through a Kaleidoscope: Four Perspectives of Eric Jensen

Lynda Northern
Norfolk (Va.) Public Schools

ACT Keynoters Now Available on CD
Members can order copies of Connie Kamii and/or Bill Ayers’ recent ACT Keynote addresses.  Send your check for $10 for each copy to Alice Wakefield, ODU Child Study Center, Norfolk, VA 23529.

ACT 2008 Conference Flyer
ACT 2008 Call for Proposals