…those of us who give a “homework grade” are really assessing if a child has done work, rather than if the child has actually learned anything. Realistically, does the fact that they did the work (or copied it) mean that they have learned anything…?
Jeffrey Sachs was asked what the difference between people in Norway and in the U.S. was. He responded that people in Norway are happy and
Admins don’t actually read the research. They don’t have time. If or when they do read it, they do not really grasp it. How could
I got a question: “Hi Ben, I am preparing some documents that support CI teaching to show my administrators. I looked through the blog and
A teacher contacted me awhile back. She had been attacked about using CI from a team leader. I told her to get some research from
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3 thoughts on “Mystery Quote 3”
Don’t know who wrote it, but I like it. :o)
with love,
Laurie
Okay, I think I’ve seen it enough around on this blog that I can go for it and do away with homework. It just about ruined my year last year, and I was dreading returning to work this year because of it. So . . . poof . . . it’s gone!
Thanks so much!
Julie
Poof….it’s gone! I am amazed at how much needless work we create for ourselves. Like the elephants in India who only think that they are tethered to a post and so don’t move. Homework is bullshit in languages.