tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post1709623016366748895..comments2024-03-26T11:07:03.496-04:00Comments on Ed Notes Online: A Generation of Students Under BloomKleined notes onlinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15018047869059226777noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-71237940963149867972010-12-06T18:06:23.949-05:002010-12-06T18:06:23.949-05:00Funny, today I made a huge poster that reads "...Funny, today I made a huge poster that reads " talk about it with a partner, have a conversation" I expect that you will all stay on topic. Accountable talk is very important. I was also told by a leading expert in TC that I didn't have to read the books , just walk around and have a conversation with my students. Give me a break!proofoflifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223433380297875666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-41134717962020569302010-12-05T16:13:59.819-05:002010-12-05T16:13:59.819-05:00I'm not a fan of TCRWP (also known as TC Readi...I'm not a fan of TCRWP (also known as TC Readingand Writing Project or simply "The Project) but I'm sure it works quite well with certain student populations. It does not provide struggling students with the skills they need to become proficient readers and writers (ESL students, students whose parents have not provided them with rich experiences and oral language, etc.)<br /><br />I've heard that even Lucy herself realizes that TCRWP is a disservice to struggling students and is causing many students in TC schools to perform abysmally on standardized tests. She is now encouraging more test prep, more phonics and other programs to help correct the situation.<br /><br />The sad thing is that it took her 8 years to realize what most classroom teacher figured out from the onset. I don't think the NYC DOE will figure it out for another 8 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-61407188319431328312010-12-05T13:25:45.365-05:002010-12-05T13:25:45.365-05:00And don't forget to call your students "s...And don't forget to call your students "scholars."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33431390.post-28546155228805332152010-12-05T12:51:53.170-05:002010-12-05T12:51:53.170-05:00Norm, now foward to how this plays out today. If y...Norm, now foward to how this plays out today. If you are not having children 'engaged in group work' during the lesson(s) that your AP observes, you are told that your lesson is 'too teacher centered'.<br />Note to newbies: Have a group work canned lesson available for your observation. This is how my collegues and I survive to earn satisfacory ratings.teachme2noreply@blogger.com