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We often try in vain to “help” our kids by… Lecturing Logic Reason Being rational “Talking some sense into them” But once they feel “threatened”, it’s not getting through. It’s so easy for us, as adults, to see what “needs to be done”. We can see so clearly that if
Teachers don’t have a choice (or a voice, for that matter) when it comes to standardized tests – they must proctor these tests or there will be serious consequences. But what’s wrong with the tests anyhow? Why are more and more and more people opting out? Well, I have countless problems
“The Dip” is a completely predictable pattern for many outside-the-box students. Here’s how it goes: The semester starts strong. Organized, optimistic, ready. Classes seem to go well for a couple of weeks. A couple of things go wrong, but no cause for alarm. Maybe you forgot to study for a
Please CLICK above to share. Honestly, adults often overwhelm students by trying to change too much too soon. Our kids typically know what needs to be changed, they’ve heard the lectures, they’ve gotten more than enough good ideas. Knowledge in and of itself is not enough of a motivator. So
ALL students must learn to write, but this skill is a biggie. There are many common struggles with writing: Not knowing how or where to start Not knowing what to write about Ideas going all over the place Lack of clear ideas etc.. One of the biggest reasons students have
Please CLICK above to share. Here is a video about having the right mindset for school. I hope you enjoy it, and if you do, please share. In it I explore the purpose of education, the validity of letter grades, standardized testing, self-actualization, authenticity, and my model for looking at
Please CLICK above to share. One of my favorite questions to ask students of any age is, “what advice would you give yo your younger self?” It’s the type of open-ended question that empowers people to get really introspective really fast. It helps people come up with their own answers,
Yes, three types of failure. 1. The “F” Let’s start with the most trite type of failure, but perhaps the most corrosive since it gives birth to a perceptual limit in children that simply does not need to exist. The F. It’s a grade, supposedly an assessment of school performance. Letter
It’s not at all uncommon for parents to share with me that they feel alone, like they are the only ones going through this, and like they are not good parents. Well, you are not alone. You are about to see many of the same themes repeated over and over.
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