“Five percent of the people think; ten percent of the people think they think; and the other eighty-five percent would rather die than think” (Thomas Edison). We live in a world where technology has taken over the mind of man. Thinking is no longer something we do, but rather something we avoid. We would rather … More ChatGPT Will Bankrupt Education
From the time a student enters the classroom, they are assessed and graded on content knowledge and level of understanding. Throughout their time in the education system, they receive report cards with grades for all subjects they have studied. Grades are used to tell students, especially those who do poorly in school, to work and … More What’s In A Grade?
There used to be a methodology in education, specifically in mathematics, that was called “Drill and Kill.” This was usually used in the early years of education – elementary years. “Drill and Kill” was a way to get students familiar with fact operations. Students were given a worksheet with 20, 40, or even 100 fact … More “How” Then “Why”
Have you ever perused the National Education Association’s (NEA) website? The statements made on the website show the true colors of the association that says they stand for education. However, not once do they focus on real world learning, creating classrooms that work on skills that are needed to be successful beyond the classroom, encouraging … More The NEA Is The Worst Thing For Education
In my last post, I stated that teachers shouldn’t waste precious energy and time on students who don’t care and choose not to put any effort into their learning. This is a very controversial statement, as all students should be supported and encouraged. This is why I followed up my statements with the understanding that … More Can’t Win Them All – Follow Up
At the beginning of every year, teachers go through content standards and lesson plans and figure out how they are going to get through all the required content standards for that school year. Elementary teachers who teach all subjects have hundreds of content standards to get through throughout the year. High school teachers who teach … More CONTENT
You walk into a room filled with desks, tables, chairs, a whiteboard or chalkboard, posters on the wall, and little knickknacks around the room. Color seems to be everywhere, unless you’re in high school where color seems to slowly fade away, and you are greeted with motivational quotes and sayings on the wall. You have … More Welcome To The Classroom
Welcome To The Classroom 