Wonderful thinking from Dan Meyer, as always.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Outside the Box
Five Lessons on Teaching From Angry Birds that Have Nothing Whatsoever to do With Parabolas | Oct. 3, 2011
Math On Call
Too Many Teachers Can't Do Math | Sept. 29, 2011
An article about the difficulties many teachers have with math and the lack of any real training available in teacher's college.
It is difficult to read this kind of thing, largely because there is a lot of truth to it. Not necessarily that teachers struggle with math, for the most part, the math in elementary is basic enough that most teachers grasp it. The problem is with the discovery curriculum, as mentioned in the article, and the fierce resistance from teacher's colleges to actually teach anyone how to teach.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Study Hard
An article about the extreme competitiveness in S. Korea, and the proliferation of after hours private schools that often run late into the evenings.
Achievement Gap
Super People | Oct. 1, 2011
An article about how applicants to elite schools are more qualified and capable than ever.
Boards are coping with low achievement, under-achievers, and difficult students. The news (good news?) is that they're not dragging down the high achievers. If anything, the achievement/abilities gap is wider than ever, making it all the more difficult for low achievers to make they're way in the world.
Buyer Beware
Inflating the Software Report Card | Oct. 8, 2011
The article reveals that claims made by publishers of ed. software are often greatly over-optimistic. It's another article examining the difficulties with integrating tech in shools. Technology is crucial, and teachers need to understand it's potential, but also it's limitations. Instructional websites and software cannot replace a good teacher, and boards need to be wary before buying into an (expensive) new program.
Meritocracy
New Haven’s Teacher Improvement Plan | Sept. 25, 2011
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