Allison

[Tom Rogers @RogersHistory]

Many adults reflect on childhood in school and say 'At the time I hated it because Mr/Ms X was really strict, but I really respected them because I learnt so much, I just didn't realise it at the time'.

The current narrative of 'too many kids hate school' might be true - in the moment. For them. But they might hate it simply because they are being asked to do things they don't want to do. And their views might change as they mature. Sometimes in life, you have to do things you don't like/want to do/enjoy!

[The Modest Teacher @ModestTeacher]

Bring back:

Book reports

Memorizing math facts

Spelling/dictation tests

Grading for spelling and grammar

…and of course, dodgeball.

[Jay Wamsted @JayWamsted]

Not teaching basic math facts “because we have a calculator”

Would be like not teaching a kid to read “because we have text to voice”

In other words, mental fluency matters. Even when it’s sometimes boring

[Zach Groshell @MrZachG]

Just a reminder of Project Follow Through, the epic high stakes competition that pitted DI against approaches that were meant to be better for self-esteem and problem-solving, but that got destroyed by DI in those measures too.

Source link: https://t.co/WhLW2Grxnr.

[Carl Hendrick @C_Hendrick]

“There’s clear scientific evidence that digital tools impair rather than enhance student learning,” https://t.co/D0nMkBP5Iw

[Anna Stokke @rastokke]

“Minimizing the importance of content knowledge by calling it the memorization of “isolated facts” does students a disservice.”
B.C.’s new curriculum will shortchange students /via @globeandmail https://t.co/eMUVA9zcZO

[tetheredtoed @tetheredtoed1]

Math teachers huge shortage and it's 20-ish years into the experiment in constructivist, Jo Boaler/TERC/Investigations style math where drills and memorization are bad and "explaining your thinking" reigns.

Coincidence?

[Allison @allisonaparks]

@P_A_Kirschner Sad but true:(

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

Bonus episode of Sold a Story out today.
"I was trained as a Reading Recovery teacher. I trained other people in balanced literacy using that cueing system. I’m mad. I’m saddened for the kids that I’ve taught. You did a wonderful job telling our story." https://t.co/qB5j6G4DhA

[Emily Hanford @ehanford]

More Sold a Story from @apmreports is coming tomorrow. Bonus Episode 1 will be in your feeds in the morning. https://t.co/F6Nd8mkeGV

[Allison @allisonaparks]

Agree! The experts continue to focus on wrong thing.

[Eric Kalenze @erickalenze]

This just in:

The experts continue to be shockingly stupid.

[Eric Kalenze @erickalenze]

My school's principal position needs to be hired for next year (which hurts a bit, as I really love the outgoing person), and I'm on the interview committee.

So far, we've seen quite a few people with 'instructional coaching' in their background...

[Rob Marchetto @RobMarchetto]

“Knowledge does much more than just help students hone their thinking skills: It actually makes learning easier. Knowledge is not only cumulative, it grows exponentially. Those with a rich base of factual knowledge find it easier to learn more—the rich get richer." Willingham

[TatesCreekXC @TatesCreekXC]

Could not be prouder of our effort on the course today. Girls finished 6th led by State Qualifiers Katie Schweigardt (17th) Kaycie Yockey (20th) and Gabby Fomby (21st). Our boys finished 2nd and qualified for State behind a 1-2 finish from Phil Lamartiniere and Reeve VanDemark.

[TatesCreekXC @TatesCreekXC]

The competition was stiff, with many worthy candidates. But only one could be victorious. Phil Lamartiniere and Haley Mickelwait are your 2021 Pumpkin carving champions!