Monthly Archives: November 2011
If education was Starbucks – a look at class size.
So, you decide to get coffee in the morning. There are six cars ahead of you in the Starbucks drive-through. You really want to spend way too much for coffee so you wait. Amazingly, the line moves through quickly and … Continue reading
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Removing shame and fear from learning.
High stakes testing and routine assessment have created an environment in which exploration is not a priority. Correct or Incorrect becomes the measure for students. This black and white approach leaves students feeling either inadequate or unchallenged. Failure must be … Continue reading
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