ROOTS & WINGS

Keepers of the Culture, Inc. - (K.O.T.C.) Philadelphia’s Afrocentric Storytelling Group

National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS)

National Storytelling Network (NSN)

 Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership (PAEP) bring arts-based learning experiences to students in K-12 schools throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Denise is in the PAEP directory. Visit PAEP to apply for an artist in residence.

Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) Fosters lifelong learning in the cultural traditions through public programs that renew memories and ideals. Denise is on the Commonwealth Speakers Bureau. Visit PHC to apply for a speaker.

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS


Learning Styles and The Multiple Intelligences
Multiple Intelligence (MI) Theory, developed by educational psychologist Dr. Howard Gardner, recognizes that intelligence can come in many forms. MI Theory extends our conventional notions of the gifted child by outlining seven kinds of intelligence in any (one or more) of which a child may excel: linguistic, musical, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, intrapersonal and interpersonal. Gardner added an eighth one to his list called Naturalistic Intelligence: an ability to recognize plants, animals, and other parts of natural environment such as rocks, trees, flowers, clouds. And a ninth, Existential Intelligence: to exhibit the proclivity to pose and ponder questions about life, death and ultimate realities. (See the Multiple Intelligence Activity Chart)

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills has developed a unified, collective vision for 21st century learning that can be used to strengthen American education.

PBS Teachers

Educational resources and activities and supplemental activities.



PBS Activity Pack

(Children, always ask your parents permission before watching any video on the internet:)   

An ancient Buddhist parable, Adapted and performed by Denise Valentine

(background music track by Katriel) A story about a young boy on a journey in search of his happiness.