Why Good Lessons Fail
Ever had a lesson you were THRILLED about? You loved it, it was fantastic, interesting, crisp, approachable and … wonderful in every possible fashion. And yet, when you delivered that lesson, it flopped! What gives? What was wrong with the lesson? In reality, there was probably nothing wrong with the lesson. Sure, all can be … Read more
The Purpose of Homework and My Response
The purpose of homework is to promote learning. That’s it. It’s not a way to earn a grade or something to keep kids busy. It’s also not something that just must be completed in order to stay out of trouble. Homework is a chance to try things independently, make mistakes and explore the nature of … Read more
Wrongful Punishment was the Best Thing
When I was in 1st grade I suffered punished from a wrongful accusation, well, kind of. And the punishment would land people in jail today. In front of the entire 1st grade class I was spanked, but not spontaneously. I was paraded to the front of the room and quite a spectacle was made of … Read more
