Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Observation and Question

Last week in our dyad, Chris and I graded papers. Since he and I both had worked with a particular set of sisters before, we were well aware when we came across their perfect homework exercises there was no way either sister did the work.

Chris and I talked with the teacher, but still questioned, what do you do when you know the homework was completed by a parent? Both girls are on IEP's is that makes any difference. The teacher gives 5 points for attempting the work not for doing it correctly. These students did not do the work. Do you withhold the 5 points? Will that inspire the girls to try to complete the work? Would you address the problem with the parent?

Monday, December 1, 2008

Media Literacy

Interesting view into media literacy. This is a good video that brings the importance of teaching media literacy into perspective for students today.