Chapter 10 - Moving Forward
Some of my key takeaways from Chapter 10:
"While these projects are student-led, a good project manager (the teacher) helps students make decisions along the way. This is not to say you should manage the entire project or set up their calendar, but a good manager asks probing questions and challenges students to think deeper." Page 134
"Using the bullhorn of social media is one way, of many, that a teacher becomes a good public relations manager. And remember, local newspapers and television stations need good news. Nothing beats a feel-good story about local students doing amazing work. Rather than complaining about the negative media coverage of education today, get proactive and give the newsmen something positive to report. They will support you!" Page 135
"Now, maybe you're thinking, 'What if you have a budge of $0? What type of traveling can you do then?' That's okay, because travel can include going to the next hallway, across town, or even taking a virtual trip. Traveling can be as easy as taking your class out into the school courtyard, or even the room for the next grade level up." Page 137
These all continue to challenge us to think outside of our "normal" teaching and routines. Push our students along the way - toot their horns and our own! No matter what your budget, time constraints, grade level - we can achieve amazing things with our students!
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Pure Genius - Chapter 9 - Pages 117-132
Chapter 9 - Student Voices
I love the sawdust analogy used in this book. "Grades guarantee you good standing in your school. Executing on your sawdust guarantees you a promising career, an interesting life and personal influence that can be leveraged for progress and assistance."
This chapter reinforces what many past chapters have stated - we need to LEARN and TEACH that failure is OK. It's OK to fail as long as we learn from it and grow with our ideas in the future. So many kids, and adults, are terrified to fail - especially in front of others. Along with that, this chapter also talks about confidence, conviction and bravery - in our ideas, our beliefs and ourselves. We need to teach our children that they have value as EVERYONE they encounter also does. We can learn something from anyone and everyone.
What are your thoughts on the importance or lack of importance of grades? Do you feel we are moving away from them? Are they more important than ever?
I love the sawdust analogy used in this book. "Grades guarantee you good standing in your school. Executing on your sawdust guarantees you a promising career, an interesting life and personal influence that can be leveraged for progress and assistance."
This chapter reinforces what many past chapters have stated - we need to LEARN and TEACH that failure is OK. It's OK to fail as long as we learn from it and grow with our ideas in the future. So many kids, and adults, are terrified to fail - especially in front of others. Along with that, this chapter also talks about confidence, conviction and bravery - in our ideas, our beliefs and ourselves. We need to teach our children that they have value as EVERYONE they encounter also does. We can learn something from anyone and everyone.
What are your thoughts on the importance or lack of importance of grades? Do you feel we are moving away from them? Are they more important than ever?
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