Think of your very first day of school ever. The details may be a blur, but more often than not, on our first day(s) of school the teacher asked us: What do you want to be when you grow up?” This simple question made our imaginations run wild. We drew pictures of doctors, astronauts, pirates, princesses, basketball players, magicians, birds, [...]
Think of your very first day of school ever. The details may be a blur, but more often than not, on our first day(s) of school the teacher asked us: What do you want to be when you grow up?” This simple question made our imaginations run wild. We drew pictures of doctors, astronauts, pirates, princesses, basketball players, magicians, birds, [...]
Just D.U.M.B Productions integrates film as a foundational teaching tool in its curriculum. The variety of topics and “real life” situations mirrored on the cinematic screen serves as a spring board for analysis in any classroom. In addition the option of engaging students in blogs, twitter, and other social network (to which many students already belong) for academic gain will undoubtedly increase student participation.
Just D.U.M.B. Productions aims not only to teach academics but also society. To that end, for example , students will not only study grammar in English class, but they will also be introduced to the time and place to use formal and informal English. Understanding the PURPOSE of a lesson is key in attaining and retaining knowledge inside and outside of the classroom.
Just D.U.M.B. Productions recognizes that each student is an individual. Using the “Seven Types of Smart” Linguistic intelligence (”word smart”), Logical-mathematical intelligence (”number/reasoning smart”)Spatial intelligence (”picture smart”), Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (”body smart”)Musical intelligence (”music smart”), Interpersonal intelligence (”people smart”),Intrapersonal intelligence (”self smart”),Naturalist intelligence (”nature smart”) the curriculum reaches a variety of students in multiple ways during the course of a unit.
Just D.U.M.B. Productions: ”A Bright Idea for the Brain.”