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How Do Students Feel About The Model?
How Do Students Feel About The Model?
Stephanie
Stephanie
"I like that in this model the things we do have points/count for both classes. For example, the presentation that we did counted for both classes because it was considered History but also literacy which counted for ELA."
"I like that in this model the things we do have points/count for both classes. For example, the presentation that we did counted for both classes because it was considered History but also literacy which counted for ELA."
"What is going well is the assignments and how we have a menu that helps us know what to do. We also have specific dates and deadlines and everything necessary to prepare us for these dates."
"What is going well is the assignments and how we have a menu that helps us know what to do. We also have specific dates and deadlines and everything necessary to prepare us for these dates."
Ryan
Ryan
"With this model, many assignments are graded with two rubrics. We need to be much more careful with our work to make sure that our grades are good for ELA and History"
"With this model, many assignments are graded with two rubrics. We need to be much more careful with our work to make sure that our grades are good for ELA and History"
"It feels a lot more organized."
"It feels a lot more organized."
"....we are able to go to either teacher for work and we can work on assignments in either class depending on what we need done."
"....we are able to go to either teacher for work and we can work on assignments in either class depending on what we need done."
What Do The Teachers Think?
What Do The Teachers Think?
Daniel Deshazer (ELA)
Daniel Deshazer (ELA)
"After an observation, I found the format to be pretty attractive in terms of the workload a student carries, the relevant contents relating to the standards and how it connects to the creative assessments I personally want to give to students. I worried that my inexperience would set me up as a hindrance instead of a proper contribution, however that proved not to be the case, as it was my inexperience that allowed me to adopt the model easily."
"After an observation, I found the format to be pretty attractive in terms of the workload a student carries, the relevant contents relating to the standards and how it connects to the creative assessments I personally want to give to students. I worried that my inexperience would set me up as a hindrance instead of a proper contribution, however that proved not to be the case, as it was my inexperience that allowed me to adopt the model easily."
Shay Kroll (SS)
Shay Kroll (SS)
"Personally, having more autonomy was the original catch that attracted me. Now, having team taught for 4 months, I see all of the other benefits, both in my teaching and the students growth. What worried me was the amount of work and how aligned the ELA teacher could be with my HST pacing. I have found that our work is SUPER aligned (standards wise) and although it has been a lot of upfront work, once it's complete, you can continue to re-use for quite a while."
"Personally, having more autonomy was the original catch that attracted me. Now, having team taught for 4 months, I see all of the other benefits, both in my teaching and the students growth. What worried me was the amount of work and how aligned the ELA teacher could be with my HST pacing. I have found that our work is SUPER aligned (standards wise) and although it has been a lot of upfront work, once it's complete, you can continue to re-use for quite a while."
"Keep trying! Don't get discouraged by challenges! This model can take a while, so it is important to be patient and allow data to drive your instruction and small groups. Be organized! As this model is self-paced for students, it is important to have clear procedures that don't change so students always know what to do in class (boosting independence and allowing you to facilitate more in class)."
"Keep trying! Don't get discouraged by challenges! This model can take a while, so it is important to be patient and allow data to drive your instruction and small groups. Be organized! As this model is self-paced for students, it is important to have clear procedures that don't change so students always know what to do in class (boosting independence and allowing you to facilitate more in class)."
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