My friend, Phyl Macomber, invented a great teaching method called T.H.E P.A.C.T. I went to New England a few years ago to take the training for her methodology, and to team teach with her, and put it into practice. I found it to be the best and most organized way of teaching I had ever encountered. Using color-coding and the simple premise of an organized way of learning, I watched students with HUGE learning challenges react to and engage with The PACT. One young man, upon meeting me, said, "When I see GREEN, I know I am going to learn something new." He explained to Phyl that she gave him an easy way "inside his head" to learn. Just as using an iPad or iPhone is intuitive and simple, Phyl has made learning easy - because students have steps to follow! And teachers have found that setting up their curriculum with T.H.E P.A.C.T is also very easy to do!
Here are the colors and learning steps as mentioned.
GREEN - LEARN ABOUT
BLUE - READ ABOUT
YELLOW - WRITE ABOUT
RED - TALK ABOUT
Phyl's genius idea is not just limited to special education, although it does bridge the gap! I observed this concrete and simple method work with gifted students, as well, and with subjects from a children's book to science.
Just last Saturday, Phyl's second book was listed on Amazon, where it took over the number one spot. I was humbled and honored to be asked to write the foreword for Phyl's new book, which is now available on preview on Amazon for a reduced price. I urge educators to investigate Phyl's great ideas and methods, which are used internationally. For information on T.H.E P.A.C.T, go to https://aboutthepact.com/ For information on ordering her new book, please go to
I was a classroom teacher for 37 years, and Phyl Macomber has created the best teaching method I have ever seen. I wish I had known about T.H.E P.A.C.T when I was in the classroom!
Phyl's info:
Phyl
Macomber, M.S. ATP
Author, Keynote Speaker,
& Education Specialist
President of Make A Difference, Inc. and Practical Assistive Technology Solutions, Inc.
Visit Dede's web page for complete details on her award-winning book, STUDENT TEACHING: THE INSIDE SCOOP FROM A MASTER TEACHER. Many colleges have made the book required reading. Signed copies are available www.dederittman.com Dede is also a national speaker on The Three C's for Classroom success: Confidence, communication, and Creativity; Avoiding Teacher burnout; and many other inspirational topics.
I LOVE writing. And I love writing children's books- my newest passion. Although it will be a ton of work, I am looking forward to selling my books. Since I was a secondary teacher, I know that I have much to learn about elementary students, and I will have to follow my own advice and be my genuine self. However, I also know that I am passionate about helping kids who have to wear glasses, and that GRADY GETS GLASSES sends a positive message. I am willing to work hard and do all the things that also made me a successful teacher for 37 years. I remain inspired!
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