tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post1220993395604278913..comments2023-04-30T03:55:28.416-07:00Comments on Live the Conversation: The Red GroupBecky Goerendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14297050793456171803noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-50499971338101191222010-10-12T17:30:24.441-07:002010-10-12T17:30:24.441-07:00@Justin
Yes, I totally agree that students need t...@Justin <br />Yes, I totally agree that students need to take ownership of their learning! I hope that the students may come to see a link between their behavior/attention/participation and their learning!Becky Goerendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14297050793456171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-52310691623119862902010-10-11T14:56:04.028-07:002010-10-11T14:56:04.028-07:00This is definitely a touchy topic. I totally agre...This is definitely a touchy topic. I totally agree with your last thoughts:<br /><br />"They just need it taught at a different pace. They may need additional practice."<br /><br />I've been in spots where we were practically forbidden to ability group, and spots where it has been practically mandated. I think we need both to have effective learning.<br /><br />It's important for students to know that everyone learns in different ways and at different rates. I also think it is vital for students to take ownership of their learning. I hope your class makes the connection to their poor behavior and their learning. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/newfirewithin" rel="nofollow">- @newfirewithin</a>Justin Stortzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08567054196972469484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-11809365073556675292010-10-09T16:27:00.082-07:002010-10-09T16:27:00.082-07:00Hi, Ms. Goerend!
My name is Amanda Brewton, and I...Hi, Ms. Goerend!<br /><br />My name is Amanda Brewton, and I'm a student at the University of South Alabama in Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class. <br /><br />I made a comment on this blog post on September 26, and I can't seem to find it. Do you know what may have happened to it?<br /><br />Thank you!Amanda Brewtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088602135226182568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-30565744590074319592010-09-17T12:34:40.244-07:002010-09-17T12:34:40.244-07:00@Sarah
Thanks for your encouragement. We had a li...@Sarah<br />Thanks for your encouragement. We had a little "come to Jesus" talk with those kids today at the end of their class. Their class definitely has the most behavior issues. We talked about how that could be part of the reason some of them are there...Their behaviors get in the way of them learning. We also discussed why that they aren't the "dumb group," but that they may just need more repetition than others. <br /><br />We'll see how the next weeks go!Becky Goerendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14297050793456171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-21068958154384968162010-09-17T10:41:48.099-07:002010-09-17T10:41:48.099-07:00Becky,
My name is Sarah Pierce and I am in Mr. Str...Becky,<br />My name is Sarah Pierce and I am in Mr. Strange’s edm310 class. I am studying to become a secondary math teacher so this post was very interesting to me! I can relate to this topic. When I was in middle school, we had the same divided classes, and we too figured out who was in the “smarter” classes. I can see how some students would be hurt by this, but I understand you are doing this to benefit them. They need to be taught a different pace than the rest of the students in order to be successful in the class. You seem like a very caring teacher and I’m sure you will be able to reassure those students in the “lowest” group that they can be successful!Sarah Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13144746768059160120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-58811473309285295552010-09-16T18:42:43.109-07:002010-09-16T18:42:43.109-07:00@Knaus
Thanks for the feedback. I feel that my st...@Knaus<br />Thanks for the feedback. I feel that my students who are struggling have been stuck in this same problem the past few years. They get put in a "low math group," but are not held to the grade level expectations. This grouping really should benefit the higher kids in that we can go farther than we usually do. My plan is to major on the majors and get them solid on the skills they really need.Becky Goerendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14297050793456171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544478785550865050.post-5079025741904693442010-09-16T11:04:38.176-07:002010-09-16T11:04:38.176-07:00I'm so flustered with this issue. In my schoo...I'm so flustered with this issue. In my school probably 75% of the kids are yellow or red on the MAP scores. In addition, probably 50% are or should be qualifying for some SPED services. <br /><br />I feel we do them a disservice by not teaching them grade level material and meeting them where they are at. On the other hand, what are they going to get out of teaching them at grade level if they can't do it?<br /><br />I teach AVID (http://avid.org) which isn't traditional content but college focused, organizational, thinking and general how to be a student stuff. <br /><br />Our district is pushing algebra for 8th grade. I've gone around with several teachers about this. Our math teacher says the students aren't ready for algebra. I argue, give them algebra exposure and teach some of the math basics with it. I'm not a math teacher.<br /><br />I guess, I come down on the side that says push them for what they are supposed to be doing while still giving them the support they need to be successful. I'd hate for them to be given the disadvantage of not knowing what they are supposed to do and rising up to. I also don't want them going on in school getting farther behind and eventually paying for remedial classes in college.<br /><br />I'm done rambling now. Also, I like your blog colors. I've been reading thru RSS and never actually been to your site!BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880121067443145641noreply@blogger.com