Comments for DHRhoads http://drhoads.edublogs.org DHRhoads blog moved here May 2009 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 Comment on Replacing “pencil and paper” semester exams in Grade 6 by Crsitina Ibanez Barrenechea http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/12/01/replacing-%e2%80%9cpencil-and-paper%e2%80%9d-semester-exams-in-grade-6/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Crsitina Ibanez Barrenechea Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:29:57 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/12/01/replacing-%e2%80%9cpencil-and-paper%e2%80%9d-semester-exams-in-grade-6/#comment-85 I do believe this method is more practical and reflects their understanding much better than a common written exam .... I am glad new strategies are being used to better evaluate kids education.... I do believe this method is more practical and reflects their understanding much better than a common written exam ….

I am glad new strategies are being used to better evaluate kids education….

]]> Comment on Grade 6 Dec. Exams by dhrhoads http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/10/30/grade-6-dec-exams/comment-page-1/#comment-84 dhrhoads Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:38:06 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/10/30/grade-6-dec-exams/#comment-84 Thanks for your request for more info. I will post an update today. Thanks for your request for more info. I will post an update today.

]]> Comment on Grade 6 Dec. Exams by Hlezi Sy http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/10/30/grade-6-dec-exams/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Hlezi Sy Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:52:28 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/10/30/grade-6-dec-exams/#comment-83 Please elaborate on this format. Some of the kids seem to think they do not need to study. Please elaborate on this format. Some of the kids seem to think they do not need to study.

]]> Comment on “Odd Girl Out” instead of “Pay it Forward” by Palvashah Durrani http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Palvashah Durrani Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:14 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/#comment-82 The showing of Odd Girl Out was successful. Students were mature in their conduct and shared their observations, connections and feelings after the movie was done. Many were able to empathize with the main character, Vanessa, as she struggled to fit in and how she felt while being taunted and belittled and, unfortunately how easy it is to stand by and allow it to happen. This has been a great opportunity to begin the conversation in 6th grade about bullying and what role WE ALL can play in making a positive change. We, the teachers, hope that students will take advantage of the opportunity tonight to discuss their reactions and feelings about this movie with their parents. The showing of Odd Girl Out was successful. Students were mature in their conduct and shared their observations, connections and feelings after the movie was done. Many were able to empathize with the main character, Vanessa, as she struggled to fit in and how she felt while being taunted and belittled and, unfortunately how easy it is to stand by and allow it to happen.

This has been a great opportunity to begin the conversation in 6th grade about bullying and what role WE ALL can play in making a positive change. We, the teachers, hope that students will take advantage of the opportunity tonight to discuss their reactions and feelings about this movie with their parents.

]]> Comment on “Odd Girl Out” instead of “Pay it Forward” by Ms. Amy Bowley http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-81 Ms. Amy Bowley Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:41:39 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/#comment-81 The movie Odd Girl Out is one that is very powerful and I think many students were able to get to the heart of the message this morning. When it finished, we had a processing time to talk with students as a group, many coming to the front to share their comments in the microphone. One student summed up the experience very well when he said, "This movie is good because it lets bullies know how how much they are hurting people." Another brought a tear to my eye as he told his peer that there is bullying that goes on in the 6th grade at ASFM and that they are the only ones who can stop it from happening. Hopefully after this experience, more and more students will stand up for their peers that are being bullied and help to stop these behaviors that are so hidden from us teachers. It was a great morning! Amy Bowley The movie Odd Girl Out is one that is very powerful and I think many students were able to get to the heart of the message this morning. When it finished, we had a processing time to talk with students as a group, many coming to the front to share their comments in the microphone. One student summed up the experience very well when he said, “This movie is good because it lets bullies know how how much they are hurting people.” Another brought a tear to my eye as he told his peer that there is bullying that goes on in the 6th grade at ASFM and that they are the only ones who can stop it from happening. Hopefully after this experience, more and more students will stand up for their peers that are being bullied and help to stop these behaviors that are so hidden from us teachers. It was a great morning!

Amy Bowley

]]> Comment on “Odd Girl Out” instead of “Pay it Forward” by Mr. Brunner http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Mr. Brunner Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:02:18 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/11/02/odd-girl-out-instead-of-pay-it-forward/#comment-80 Switching movies turned out to be a great plan and I feel it went really well. The movie provided a great message and the talk we had after it was finished was fantastic! I really enjoyed how students showed some real confidence by going in front of their peers and talking about bullying. Great job! Switching movies turned out to be a great plan and I feel it went really well. The movie provided a great message and the talk we had after it was finished was fantastic! I really enjoyed how students showed some real confidence by going in front of their peers and talking about bullying. Great job!

]]> Comment on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Where’s the Instruction Discussion? by dhrhoads http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-79 dhrhoads Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:15:25 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/#comment-79 Not sure about the "genius" part, but since it came from you Joe, it has to be true! Excellent comments! A viable curriculum and excellent assessments are essential, but as Stephanie and Chris alluded, if the instruction is not clear, students will probably be learning "in spite of us" rather than "because of us"! Not sure about the “genius” part, but since it came from you Joe, it has to be true!

Excellent comments! A viable curriculum and excellent assessments are essential, but as Stephanie and Chris alluded, if the instruction is not clear, students will probably be learning “in spite of us” rather than “because of us”!

]]> Comment on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Where’s the Instruction Discussion? by Chris Peterson http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-78 Chris Peterson Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:49:27 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/#comment-78 It does seem like instruction has taken a backseat to assessment and curriculum. To truly engage learners, the outlined lesson schema is essential. You can cite all the curriculum standards you want and design outstanding assessments, but when the learner doesn't connect to prior knowledge, or misses any step of the lesson schema, the learning process has been interrupted. It does seem like instruction has taken a backseat to assessment and curriculum. To truly engage learners, the outlined lesson schema is essential. You can cite all the curriculum standards you want and design outstanding assessments, but when the learner doesn’t connect to prior knowledge, or misses any step of the lesson schema, the learning process has been interrupted.

]]> Comment on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Where’s the Instruction Discussion? by Stephanie http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Stephanie Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:31 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/#comment-77 I agree that it is imperative to have aligned assessments in addition to well planned lessons, but certainly the key to success in student learning is having instruction which engages students in the classroom. The lessons which tap into a variety of learning styles in addition to providing students with the opportunity to explore their own areas of interest (while having a common assessment topic) are sure to be the most engaging/interesting for students... all the while getting the best quality finished products for teachers, from students. I agree that it is imperative to have aligned assessments in addition to well planned lessons, but certainly the key to success in student learning is having instruction which engages students in the classroom. The lessons which tap into a variety of learning styles in addition to providing students with the opportunity to explore their own areas of interest (while having a common assessment topic) are sure to be the most engaging/interesting for students… all the while getting the best quality finished products for teachers, from students.

]]> Comment on Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Where’s the Instruction Discussion? by Joe Kelleher http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Joe Kelleher Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:47:25 +0000 http://drhoads.edublogs.org/2009/09/23/curriculum-instruction-and-assessment-where%e2%80%99s-the-instruction-discussion/#comment-76 Dr. Dereck Rhoads, you are a genius. I like to think that not only is the nomenclature of the schema flexible, but that student and teacher roles can be interchanged as well. Students can occasionally be responsible for new instruction, and teachers are never exempt from the application portion if we truly call ourselves "life-long learners." Like I said--a genius. Dr. Dereck Rhoads, you are a genius.

I like to think that not only is the nomenclature of the schema flexible, but that student and teacher roles can be interchanged as well. Students can occasionally be responsible for new instruction, and teachers are never exempt from the application portion if we truly call ourselves “life-long learners.”

Like I said–a genius.

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