Monolithic thinking in the Time of COVID is unrealistic – it will fail regardless of its premise. Schools need to monitor and adjust programming for health and safety with programming for a quality education for all children. Course corrections are necessary. Continue reading
Non-Academic Skill Sets Required for Remote Learning
Student success in remote education will not be written using old assumptions. Self-motivation, self-direction, time management, focus, and how to ask for assistance are required for success in remote schooling. Continue reading
A Reading Reformation
Reading in the Time of COVID is not optional. Coincidental with the pandemic is a significant reform causing teachers to reconsider their abilities to teach all children to be effective readers. Continue reading
Teach Less Well In the Time of COVID
If you panic that children will fall behind academically due to the pandemic, then teach less well. Cull the curricula. Use mastery teaching practices. Ensure learning of essential knowledge, skills and disposition. Children will learn what they need. Continue reading
If Not Taught At School, Then Where?
Is school responsible for teaching children to understand and practice basic human values? Values like honesty, personal integrity, respect for others, and civility; you can add or subtract what you believe are basic values. Isn’t this the role of a … Continue reading