@MrDenvir Q5 What is mastery? There is always another level in a spiral of objectives. Growth empowers and engages students and teachers. #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir Q4 Standardized tests aren’t fair. The stress caused by all of the testing for the last 20+ years has taken a toll on students, parents, teachers, and administrators. #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir Q3 Communication with students & building a rapport, Anyone can make erroneous assumptions based on a limited perspective. Avoid it through talking and building relationships, which ultimately fosters a more positive and inclusive learning community. #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir Q2 There is a balance to be had when fostering student voice and teaching academic verbiage used in standardized testing. Teachers are obligated to help students access the language of academics. #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir Q1 Changing the focus from a group to individuals empowers educators. Presenting stressed educators with generalized data about an achievement gap - turns the gap into a chasm. #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir A5 Students appreciate honesty and intentional lessons that are relevant and applicable, purposeful data collection makes the invisible visible, assumptions are dismissed, and engagement is increased #THSBookStudy
@MrDenvir Q4 Revisit the idea of incorporating modern and diverse texts to encourage engagement and embed SEL into lessons on a regular basis to build community #THSBookStudy