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Comment on The Struggle Is Real by Shai McGowan

Shai McGowan — Tue, 05 May 2015 00:45:44 +0000

Good Luck! I hear you. I teach the remediation course for our State Algebra test. My Ss are there because they failed the test one time already. These kids excel at Automotive classes, cosmetology, art, etc. (Our Vo-Tech school is incorporated into our high school.)

My heart breaks for these kids, and I cry right along with them.

Comment on It’s Not The Grades…It’s The Assignments by Eric Kipling

Eric Kipling — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:26:29 +0000

This is very true or many teachers, me included. I teach US History and have been thinking how to make their experience (that is what I try to make learning for my students) more meaningful, connected, real, authentic and fun. I want their learning to be something they would pay admission for (thank you TEACH LIKE A PIRATE @daveburgess).

With the “game of school” as you so perfectly point out, they don’t get much of an experience because all the “we have to do this” stuff (grades, assignments, standardized assessments, etc) gets in the way. When there is none of those things and the learning is an experience, the learning is deep, strong and remembered.

Isn’t that exactly what we are being asked to do? But the method which we are being asked does not do the same thing. If we wanted people in the real world to remember an experience wouldn’t we hear more about quizzes being handed out after ball games, recitals, concerts, races, movies, etc. Wouldn’t we want to be sure people remembered their time there?

Keep up the great work. I enjoy watch you think and enjoy seeing I am not alone.

Comment on It’s Not The Grades…It’s The Assignments by Jen

Jen — Tue, 28 Apr 2015 02:27:08 +0000

No matter what grading system we use, I believe it’s important to emphasize learning over grades/points. The cultural shift can’t just happen within our own classrooms and our own students. Teachers who use zeros as weapons to get students to turn in work are missing the point – and yet we know that our students will face this in other classes and in college – the “No Tolerance” policy. So work for my class gets neglected in favor of assignments that are due tomorrow or it’s a zero.
I’m curious to follow how the school’s new policy will work out for you and your students. I am fully confident that you will find a way to work within the parameters and make it a positive experience for your learners!
JMaze

Comment on Girls Track by Diane McClary

Diane McClary — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:26:54 +0000

Great sign up system. Thanks!