How NOT To Prepare A Student For A Standardized Test
Alfie Kohn shared a video on Twitter this morning that a Nebraska school district posted on YouTube as a good example of how a teacher should talk with a student in preparing for a standardized test. This was his tweet:
It is an unfortunate video, and here it is:
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I feel bad for the student, and I feel bad for the teacher, who is stuck in a system, as many teachers are, where
Video of kid being talked at about her scores (“data-based goal setting”): ow.ly/b7UKi. How *not* to do a tchr/stud conference
— Alfie Kohn (@alfiekohn) May 26, 2012
It is an unfortunate video, and here it is:
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I feel bad for the student, and I feel bad for the teacher, who is stuck in a system, as many teachers are, where
“Upcoming EdWeek Webinar: Parent Engagement”
This is from Education Week: “On June 21st, at 2 p.m., Eastern time, Education Week is hosting a webinar designed to help school officials, parents, and others learn more about the challenges that come with parent engagement, and about strategies that can help schools overcome those barriers. You can register here. Karen L. Mapp, of [...]
Does Arne Duncan Support The Parent Trigger?
I’ve often published posts here and guest columns elsewhere criticizing the parent trigger. However, I hadn’t heard until today that Education Secretary Arne Duncan supposedly supports it. Alexander Russo tweeted out a Reuters article saying: “The Obama administration backs parent trigger.” Since that was new to me, I searched online to see if there were [...]
“The More Things Change….”
Leonie Haimson, a parent leader from New York City, sent a tweet linking to a great 1950′s photo of demonstrating parent engagement. Here’s the link to the photo, and here’s her tweet: great foto in NYC archives of 1950′s Brooklyn moms calling for more schl construction in 1950′s… more things change goo.gl/WXmiH — leonie haimson [...]
“Raven Tales”
Raven Tales was a Canadian television series featuring animated Native American folktales. It’s no longer on TV, but there are plenty of them available on YouTube, and the Smithsonian Channel has an episode guide. I’m adding it to A Beginning … Continue reading →
Wow! Voice Of America Dramatically Redesigns & Expands Its Learning English Features
Voice Of America has long been known for its many English-learning features, especially what they called “Special English.” However, relatively recently (I can’t be sure exactly when, but I just discovered it today) they dramatically redesigned and expanding their offerings. … Continue reading →
Honesty In The Computer Lab
I’ve previously written an article sharing tips on working with students in the computer lab. One relatively minor issue, though, that I sometimes still have to contend with is a small number of students “sneaking” to an ethnic music page … Continue reading →
More Memorial Day Resources
Here are the newest additions to The Best Websites For Learning About Memorial Day: Here’s another History of Memorial Day infographic, via eMints. Memorial Day Tributes Around the World is a TIME slideshow. As Memorial Day Nears, a Single Image … Continue reading →
Photo Galleries Of The Week
Obviously, photos can be great educational tools with English Language Learners and with any students (see The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons). I post about many photo galleries, also called slideshows. To do it in a little more organized … Continue reading →
The Best Tools For Displaying Instagram Photos On The Web
I’m a big fan of Instagram (see The Web 2.0/Social Media Tools I Use Everyday & How I Use Them), and I sure hope Facebook doesn’t mess it up. Instgram itself doesn’t have a way to display photos on the … Continue reading →
Very Helpful Research On Using Photos & Videos In Lessons
I’m a big fan of using photos (see The Best Ways To Use Photos In Lessons) in lessons, along with videos (see The Best Popular Movies/TV Shows For ESL/EFL (& How To Use Them)). Today, I read the best summary … Continue reading →
The Best Sites For Learning About The Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge will be seventy-five years old on May 27th. I figured it was a good time to create a “The Best…” list. You might also be interested in: The Best Images Of Spectacular Bridges (& How Students … Continue reading →
Smithsonian Unveils Best Site Out There To Prepare For Citizenship Exam
The Smithsonian, in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has just unveiled Preparing For The Oath. Not only is it now probably the best site out there for preparing people to take the U.S. Citizenship exam, it’s also just … Continue reading →