John Eggleston 1926-2001

In a collaborative classroom, teachers combine their strengths to work together, coach one another, and provide the best possible environment for their students. Similarly, peer coaching provides educators with a chance to utilize a natural support system at their school. When peer coaching is used in conjunction with collaborative teaching, it enhances teacher improvement and student learning by providing ongoing opportunities for educators to share their unique knowledge bases and expertise, allowing exploration of new ideas and expansion of professional skill repertoires.     

谈法尔阿本德教授提倡的对话式视唱练耳教学

对话式视唱练耳教学(Conversational Solfege)是美国著名音乐教育专家约翰·法尔阿本德教授提倡的一种音乐教学体系。其"对话式"教育理念的实施,"音乐读写十二步"教学方法的运用,不仅利于培养学生具备良好的读谱视唱能力,而且还有助于学生音乐综合能力的全面提高。研究分析该教育体系、学习借鉴其教学方法,能够促使我们进一步反思当前我国视唱练耳教学的现状,并为后续研究提供思路和参考。     

Absent-minded Professor

<正>There were three professors at the railway station. They were deep in conversation. The train had just arrived, but they did not notice it. Then the guard shouted,“Take your seats, please!” The professors heard the guard and rushed for the train. Two of them got on the train before it moved. The third one was left behind. It was Professor Egghead. He looked worried.     

Absent-minded Professor

<正>(Ⅰ) Absent-minded professor:Heavens! Someone stole my wallet! Wife:Didn't you feel a hand in your pocket? Absent-minded professor:Yes, but I thought it was mine.     

心不在焉的教授

三位教授在火车站的站台上。他们正在聚精会神地谈话。火车进站了,他们都没有发觉。这时列车员喊道:"请上车了!"教授们听到喊声后赶紧向火车跑去,两位教授刚登上火车,火车就开动了。另一位叫埃哈德的教授没能赶上。他看上去很着急。     

萨金特

美国画家萨金特生于意大利,生平多在意、法、英等国度过。1874年从意大利到巴黎美术学校学习,1884年定居伦敦。1897年萨金特当选为英国皇家美术院院士。他在英国水彩画史和美国艺术史上都占有重要位置。萨金特一生热衷于绘画艺术事业,终身未娶,无视世俗的浮荣,一心一意沿着自己的艺术道路前进。萨金特的水彩画肖像充分显示了他的才华,色调明亮,用笔高度洗