007 Measure Twice, Think Three Times
Two Pint PLC12 Syys 2017

007 Measure Twice, Think Three Times

Standardized testing is a major concern for teachers, administrators and parents. The problem is standardized tests don’t always mean what they are supposed to mean: 4 Things We Don’t Know About AP Tests (NPR). Misconceptions about how test scores relate to school quality are driving a growing separation between students of financial means and students from disadvantage. In the end, research indicates that separation is making everyone worse off The Urban-School Stigma (The Atlantic). Later, we consider some research on learning foreign language and how it informs student group formation: Comparing student-selected and teacher-assigned pairs on collaborative writing. We’re drinking one of our favorites, Dark Truth Stout from Boulevard Brewing.

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114 Season 9 in Review

114 Season 9 in Review

Our year in review looks back to find the most noteworthy learning from the past season. We always search for concrete “should’s” in our classroom - like encouraging students before tests or interleav...

12 Elo 44min

113 Control States & Interleaved Grammar

113 Control States & Interleaved Grammar

Research has already shown that human attempts to multitask come with heavy costs. New research suggests other cognitive control activities also come with costs. In a classroom with many sources of po...

13 Heinä 43min

112 Grammar Study & Grading Policies

112 Grammar Study & Grading Policies

Pressure to improve reading and writing performance is bringing fresh scrutiny to language instruction. Author Patty McGee joins us to discuss a curiosity-focused curriculum that eschews rules and cor...

13 Kesä 44min

111 School Reform & Reward Spacing

111 School Reform & Reward Spacing

Many school reform efforts are seeking new ways to structure the teaching profession. Dr. Mary Laski joins us to discuss a program that integrates pay-for-performance as a key element. Their results s...

13 Touko 44min

110 Class Structure & Positive Relationships

110 Class Structure & Positive Relationships

Classroom management is a frequent topic in teacher preparation and professional development, but what kinds of classroom structures really have an impact? We look at balancing support with avoiding b...

13 Huhti 43min

109 Dual Enrollment & Multilingual Discourse

109 Dual Enrollment & Multilingual Discourse

Participation in dual enrollment programs has skyrocketed in recent years, but how many college credits in high school is the right amount? We see that getting the first dual credit course is good for...

12 Maalis 43min

108 Personalize or Differentiate and Inquiry Classrooms

108 Personalize or Differentiate and Inquiry Classrooms

How should we approach making adjustments in the classroom to ensure we meet the needs of every learner? Dr. Ling Zhang joins us to discuss how US law and policy frame individualization and other requ...

12 Helmi 44min

107 Disruption Gaze & Assessment Encouragement

107 Disruption Gaze & Assessment Encouragement

How do experienced teachers effectively monitor a classroom? We read an eye-tracking study comparing pre-service teachers with expert teachers that revealed more systematic patterns that were more res...

12 Tammi 44min

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