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Friday, October 29, 2010

The Answer Sheet - And now, a tragicomic conversation on 'differentiation'

The Answer Sheet - And now, a tragicomic conversation on 'differentiation'

And now, a tragicomic conversation on 'differentiation'

Reaction to a video I posted this week showing two figures in a nonsensical conversation about “collaborative planning” and teaching was strong and sad. A reader, Wyrm1, echoed a number of comments and emails I received from teachers, saying: “Sadly, the video is funny because it is all too true in many school districts.”

If you didn't see it, take a look (it is below). My favorite dialogue from that video:

Female voice: I have a challenge. My students are not understanding verse structure.

Male voice: How do you know that they don’t understand? Where is your test data?

Female voice: I haven’t given the test yet but i know they don’t