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Teaching Memo: How to Use Film [effectively] in the Classroom
In class this week, my students and I watched and discussed The Biggest Little Farm – an ingenious movie that I fully expected to be intensely boring but that I’ve now seen four times and absolutely adore. (Aside: When I first … Continue reading
Posted in Film, Philosophy, Political Considerations, Teaching Memos
Tagged biggestlittlefarm, effective teaching strategies, film, film in class, graphic organizers, learning, movie, movies, pedagogical practice, pedagogical strategies, pedagogy, scaffolding, Teaching, teaching strategies
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Teaching Memo: Why I Love the IDM (Inquiry Design Model) Blueprint
A year ago, in searching for Social-Studies professional development resources and tools, I came across a single-page lesson-planning document that has been a friend to whom I return every month or two, as I develop new lessons for my classroom. … Continue reading
Posted in Rough Ideas and Arguments, Teaching Memos
Tagged C3, C3 Teachers, curriculum, historical thinking, how to be a teacher, how to plan, IDM, inquiry design model, lesson planning, lesson plans, NCSS, pedagogical practice, pedagogy, planning, social studies, teacher, Teaching, teaching methodology, thinking like a historian
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Why I Stopped Giving Zeroes as Grades
A year ago, I stopped giving any zeroes in my classes. Having adopted this policy and used it for a full academic year, I offer for your consideration the top three reasons I am continuing not to assign zeroes. TLDR … Continue reading
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Tagged averages, education, grades, grading, motivating students, motivation, pedagogical strategies, pedagogy, reporting, statistics, teach, teachers, Teaching, what grades do
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A Critical Lens: Standards-Based and Competency-Based Grading
As I’ve been learning more about Standards-Based Grading and Competency-Based Grading, I am struck by something: they don’t appear to be any different in practical application from traditional grade reporting. They distinguish themselves, but they fail to be different in … Continue reading
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