How recess supports academic, social-emotional, development
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Jun 24, 2011
This quotation reveals the biggest problem with my class. There is no authentic purpose. The sole rationale for my class is to get the students to pass the state test (which is a graduation requirement). No matter how much I try to convince the students that the purpose of my class is to improve their reading skills for college and life--they just see it as test prep. I've even had students complain to me that I don't do enough skill and drill with them!
The only materials for my class are articles and stories that I've gathered over the last five years. I really want to devise thematic units--to give some authentic purpose to what we are reading--however it is really hard when I have to find all of the reading material on my own and the school has no money to purchase anything.
Okay, enough of my whining...the other things I really liked from this c...See More
dc
I liked this chapter the best so far, as it felt the most REALISTIC in terms of our school life in our district right now. I felt like the author really understood and captured how to use strategies in the context of our assessment and objective-driven classes these days. I also loved the opening focus of the objective and how she had kids USE the ...See More
dc
I can start the discussion, Judy. Chapter 5? On what date should I lead off? Enjoy your vacation!
judy5ca
Thanks! Please start Chapters 5 & 6 on Friday. I have some computer access, but my book is at home.
On 6/27/11, dc wrote: > I can start the discussion, Judy. Chapter 5? On what date should I > lead off? Enjoy your vacation!
On 6/27/11, dc wrote: > I can start the discussion, Judy. Chapter 5? On what date should I > lead off? Enjoy your vacation!
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