“Motivating adolescents is a concern that middle and high school educators grapple with constantly. More decision-making opportunities for students is one solution to increasing motivation.” (Brown, 2011, p.201)
Monthly Archives: October 2018
Podcast listening
Media and technology serve a multitude of purposes and influence the lives of all of us. In society, these influences can either be positive or even detrimental especially in the lives of adolescents. In order to synthesize the topic I decided to look into Podcasts and its modality for student learning Continue reading Podcast listening
To infinity and beyond
“Curricula are infinite– they always have been and always will be. Suggestions from anyone on specific content for ‘what every eighth grader should know’ demonstrate an ignorance of how infinite curricula are” (Brown, 2011).
Getting students ready for high school can denote many explanations, and more often than not it is understood as an idea to get students prepared by accomplishing required content standards and standardized tests that in turn ensures their success in high school, and on (Brown, 2011). So, what does “ready” imply and mean to us and other educators? Continue reading To infinity and beyond
YouTube as an Educational Source and Platform
Based on personal experience and observation, I believe many adolescents use YouTube frequently for entertainment purposes. Personally, I think this video platform could prove itself quite beneficial in the context of schooling, if used appropriately. Continue reading YouTube as an Educational Source and Platform
A Post About Tracking
“Decision making and independence of thought are stressed for those at “the top” while obedience and acceptance are instilled in those at the lower end of the scale.” (Ansalone 2010)
I’d never thought about school tracking in terms of what personality traits they encouraged in students, but given my experience in the classroom, as a teacher and as a student, the above quote seems plausible. Continue reading A Post About Tracking