tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.comments2024-03-15T02:09:23.712-06:00for the love of learningAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15047405950514440042noreply@blogger.comBlogger4349125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-7482770895045050052017-01-21T16:06:12.741-07:002017-01-21T16:06:12.741-07:00Thanks for picking up the torch, Kelly. Few of li...Thanks for picking up the torch, Kelly. Few of life's REALLY important questions can be simply resolved. The discourse related to what we want for our children and their future, and more importantly, how we can best facilitate that outcome, is one of the trickiest of all. You are spot on in that we'll never approach any kind of resolution (or, more accurately, resolutionS) unless/until we actually engage bright and committed others of similar bent in purposeful dialogue. <br />nelsonwcoulterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267754109184923538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-34213611863236328632015-12-18T06:33:04.748-07:002015-12-18T06:33:04.748-07:00I completely agree with your assessment of Class D...I completely agree with your assessment of Class Dojo. it allows teachers to nit pick behavior instead of focusing on what good the child is doing. My first grader received straight A's and was an excited, voracious learner. Instead of focusing on my daughter's achievements, her teacher chose to focus on my daughter chewing her pencils. Every day it was "she chewed another pencil!". There was never an interest in why my daughter was chewing on her pencil, just that she was breaking the rules doing so. It was ridiculous. We homeschool now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-9510928029275186682015-12-09T15:11:02.773-07:002015-12-09T15:11:02.773-07:00mmas,
I'm not a fan of rubrics because they t...mmas,<br /><br />I'm not a fan of rubrics because they tend to still reduce learning to numbers. See this post for more: http://www.joebower.org/2011/12/real-assessment-for-learning.html<br /><br />I'd rather frame my conversations with my students like this: <br /><br />1. Observe and communicate to the student what I see.<br /><br />2. Offer formative feedback to student that asks the student to continue doing certain things and to consider making improvements.<br /><br />3. Ask questions in regards to how or what they might have done differently.<br /><br />Here is a post on these 3 steps I use for feedback: http://www.joebower.org/2010/02/replacing-grading.html<br /><br />Also, check out Alfie Kohn's article on The Trouble with Rubrics http://www.alfiekohn.org/article/trouble-rubrics/<br /><br />JoeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047405950514440042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-82784266993737092142015-11-22T16:35:29.263-07:002015-11-22T16:35:29.263-07:00I'm from Barcelona, Catalònia. I 'm very i...I'm from Barcelona, Catalònia. I 'm very interested in formative assessment. We are using rubrics to share standards with students,and then they decide the grade.Is the rubric a good scaffold to do the conversation to assess them?Thanks a lot for all your reflections.mmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919198130424986845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-34572287980709837182015-11-22T02:48:47.545-07:002015-11-22T02:48:47.545-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anna Schaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633259957714692411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-66509959948843599282015-11-19T10:24:09.673-07:002015-11-19T10:24:09.673-07:00I've never been a fan of Mali. I don't und...I've never been a fan of Mali. I don't understand why teachers revere his work, and you hit the nail on the head. I also hate is his white-dude superiority, speech-policing "Like Whatever," which Melissa Lozado-Olivia so awesomely responded to with her own "Like Totally Whatever." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-57883716702310527842015-11-18T17:12:14.282-07:002015-11-18T17:12:14.282-07:00It is all a matter of accountability on everyone&#...It is all a matter of accountability on everyone's side. Why summer homework? To prevent a regression of skills. A caring teacher would want to keep that from happening. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-67412901796214845012015-11-17T06:58:49.164-07:002015-11-17T06:58:49.164-07:00I disagree with this sentiment. As a parent who h...I disagree with this sentiment. As a parent who has recently seen Class Dojo introduced at their son's school I think it's fantastic. I would certainly hope that my child's education and treatment is not going to change as a result of the app, but I now have more information and insight into his behaviour.<br /><br />My wife and I can now see areas in which we can turn our attentions (e.g. our son is interrupting and distracting others so we can work on better habits with him at home in order that his classmates aren't negatively impacted by him). We can also see where to positively reinforce good behaviors. We have spoken to healthcare professionals regarding our son's behaviour as we believe he may have ADHD and/or high-functioning autism, and in the meantime, Class Dojo is also a good means of gauging outside factors in his behaviour. For example, if he had a particularly unproductive day at school, have there been contributory factors such as: recent activites, time with particular individuals, diet, sleep, illness, Etc. <br /><br />I would agree with the previous poster than you have taken a subjective view on this.<br /><br />I don't agree with any reward/punishment scheme either, and I would be sorely disappointed if my son felt any significant change in his schooling as a result of its introduction. But as a tool for parents and for the sharing of information I think it is highly valuable.<br /><br /><br />Chris Ironside<br />Aberdeen, ScotlandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08862707128503483015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-35325519367268407012015-11-12T00:52:17.758-07:002015-11-12T00:52:17.758-07:00Use ClassDojo ad the ONLY aid for teacher, is tota...Use ClassDojo ad the ONLY aid for teacher, is totally useless. I use ClassDojo as a part of my instruments, integrated with other instruments, I still combined and compared it with my personal interview with students, my weekly survey with students, parents meeting, self-reflective notes, students' test results, students' feedback. It will work well if used with good management. I don't suggest ClassDojo as the only tool for tracking behavior issue in classroom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191491672908970481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-34184562753005383202015-11-07T12:11:39.964-07:002015-11-07T12:11:39.964-07:00Does ANYONE know the name of this speaker ??? I...Does ANYONE know the name of this speaker ??? I'm trying to find another example he used, but can't find it !!! PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN...thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10569675122760570464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-65439129052582854992015-11-06T18:05:16.598-07:002015-11-06T18:05:16.598-07:00Thank you for the read. Honestly you covered the t...Thank you for the read. Honestly you covered the topic and broadly examined all areas. If i was to write this i would have done a few things differently myself but you have definitely inspired me to get into the world of blogging. Thanks heaps for the post i really appreciate it. Have a good day and keep blogging <a href="http://bbs.m.176.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=58572" rel="nofollow">my profile</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07371031376914271090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-51587868093496650522015-11-05T20:53:00.514-07:002015-11-05T20:53:00.514-07:00Hi Joe, I agree with your blog in its entirety.
...Hi Joe, I agree with your blog in its entirety. <br />My son's Pre-Kindergarten was uses it, and I will tell you it encourages the wrong ways all around. I have a vivacious smart little boy that comes home with a castrated personality and soul. He's like a little robot and that is very sad to see. <br />I am truly lost and don't know what to do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346225817453093777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-29051382191784976832015-11-04T07:02:05.961-07:002015-11-04T07:02:05.961-07:00I agree that the ultimate goal should be to make t...I agree that the ultimate goal should be to make their world a better place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739357728629177156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-92141039156336864712015-11-04T07:00:47.377-07:002015-11-04T07:00:47.377-07:00Good thoughts. I try to teach my students that th...Good thoughts. I try to teach my students that there are ways to change cruel and unjust situations in our world, and hopefully help prepare them (in some small way) to fight against these things.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739357728629177156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-21919495612291311462015-11-01T14:23:22.044-07:002015-11-01T14:23:22.044-07:00The first video has some good tips for healthy eat...The first video has some good tips for healthy eating. However I disagree with the part where he says it doesn't matter the proportion of macronutrients one is eating, I believe it does matter. It matters because when you ask the question what happens physiologically to our bodies, when one eats high carbs or low carbs, or low protein..., you have very different results. For optimal health, for the general population a macronutrient diet of about 60% Carbs (complex), 20% protein and 20% fat is recommend. <br /><br />Also you can not have a conversation about sugar without acknowledging high fructose corn syrup. <br /><br />I would love to see schools, teachers and lunchroom supervisors encourage more healthy eating. A well nourished child has more potential to learn and succeed than a child who is hungry or starved of nutrient dense foods. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03273421441584305935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-37033144084328853862015-11-01T10:36:49.904-07:002015-11-01T10:36:49.904-07:00Well said, Barry.Well said, Barry.Robinellenbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308348984472156149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-18386832131619027262015-11-01T09:21:42.212-07:002015-11-01T09:21:42.212-07:00If you look closer, I provided links that are alte...If you look closer, I provided links that are alternatives to reward and punishment. We need to shift from doing things to children to working with them. Dr. Ross Greene's book Lost at School and Alfie Kohn's Beyond Discipline are great books to start.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047405950514440042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-8585017177592766992015-11-01T09:14:37.805-07:002015-11-01T09:14:37.805-07:00Growth Mindsets are not nurtured by manipulation. ...Growth Mindsets are not nurtured by manipulation. <br /><br />Consider reading Why We Do What We Do by Richard Deci or Punished by Rewards by Alfie Kohn. These books may help clarify some of Carol Dweck's work on Growth Mindset.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047405950514440042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-50282471379563293912015-11-01T09:11:29.677-07:002015-11-01T09:11:29.677-07:00I'm not comfortable making the education syste...I'm not comfortable making the education system like the justice system where reward and punishment are used to seduce and threaten children into compliance. Too often "accountability" means nothing more than punishment.<br /><br />In real estate they have location, location, location. In education we have relationships, relationships, relationships. ClassDojo is built on a power struggle between the manipulator and the manipulated.<br /><br />We seriously overestimate judgement as a prerequisite for learning. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047405950514440042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-59951617188552122512015-10-29T14:05:27.738-06:002015-10-29T14:05:27.738-06:00Thank you for this list Joe. I strongly believe in...Thank you for this list Joe. I strongly believe in attachment parenting. my 7 & 12 year old children are loving, caring kids and I believe this is because they have felt safe and loved since birth. I was a bit surprised to read that stress is learned and passed on, but after consideration I think that the way we deal with stress is definitely passed on to our kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-72649814769740250682015-10-22T04:36:54.253-06:002015-10-22T04:36:54.253-06:00Higher Education should free or it should be provi...Higher Education should free or it should be provided in very little amount so that every students can continue his study in order to make is future bright because Education is only the way by which we can make our future good. <a href="http://reliablepaperwriting.com/essay-samples/a-conversation-on-industry-purchase-staff-members" rel="nofollow">Van Waters</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280613957429367501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-68443370172585678482015-10-14T13:32:16.155-06:002015-10-14T13:32:16.155-06:00None Of Us Are Free - Solomon Burke
https://youtu....None Of Us Are Free - Solomon Burke<br />https://youtu.be/eFkmRp_G2uoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453156620703425882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-88481242271254942592015-10-13T21:20:46.158-06:002015-10-13T21:20:46.158-06:00Once again, a lot of negative feedback on a tool t...Once again, a lot of negative feedback on a tool that can be used effectively as part of a bigger tool box. And in all the discussion, no solid, useful ideas for classroom management, just how this tool does not work and the psychology/theories of children (that we all know). It is easy to say, we should do this or do that, but give no advice how and with class sizes exploding and the behaviors we are expected to cater to at the expense of the rest of the class - it just leaves me baffled. I love my job and my kids, just not the expectations of countless experts. (Please don't respond that I must be old and weary - I spend countless hours to create an effective and productive classroom).Terri Marie Rehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13715457132179183053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-5414643625201992622015-10-11T06:14:45.758-06:002015-10-11T06:14:45.758-06:00This is typically a conversation that we steer awa...This is typically a conversation that we steer away from as educators, but it is increasingly becoming an unavoidable reality in our schools. I've been hearing on the news that several school systems are going to implement classes on just this topic. I think it's crazy how far we've come in just a couple of years. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757118762297150761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2707703066300530859.post-68324952655973472732015-10-08T10:30:40.935-06:002015-10-08T10:30:40.935-06:00Mr. Bower, I think your article lacks an objective...Mr. Bower, I think your article lacks an objective point of view. You seem to be bashing the system rather than offering effective ways for teachers to implement and use it. I have begun Class Dojo this year. My class sets a whole class goal for positive behavior points. When we reach that goal, we celebrate as a class. The students also set their personal weekly goals. I teach 3rd grade. My Dojo positive behaviors align to the 7 Habits as we are a Leader in Me school. The "needs work" behaviors, and you will notice they are called "needs work" because that is exactly what they are. They are behaviors that we want our students to recognize as areas they need work in. None of us get it right all the time even the teachers. Aligning these to our school's discipline policy, allows us as a school to track and determine areas that certain students are struggling in so we can develop strategies to help them learn to be successful. <br />Students aren't born knowing right from wrong, they must be taught. Students use to come to school having been taught at home traditional values of respect, sharing, and accountability. The trend today seems to have shifted. Students aren't accountable for much of anything and blame everyone else for their poor choices. They are not learning intrinsic motivation at home and then come to school expecting to be rewarded for showing up. In my area, a large majority of the parents share the same mindset. Parents now, more often than not, make excuses for why their children are misbehaving rather than holding their students accountable. Class Dojo gives me an opportunity to show parents exactly what behaviors their child is displaying, how often, and when. I teach 21 students, it is not fair to those other 20 students if I have to stop instruction every 20 minutes to have a conversation with a child about their disruptive behavior. I click the inappropriate behavior on Dojo and continue teaching. Later, I will discuss the behavior privately with the student and we talk about better ways to handle situations. I agree with using teachable moments in my classroom but knowing we all have those few more challenging students in every class, if I were to use every disruption as a teachable moment, I would never teach anything but appropriate behaviors. How is that fair the students that come to class the majority of days ready to learn and can most of the time control their behaviors? <br />While I do agree that intrinsic motivation is the ultimate goal, that can't only be taught in the classroom that is a life skill that must be reinforced at home. Class Dojo is a tool to assist teachers in identifying a student's behavioral needs. It helps to make parents aware of how these behaviors are impacting their student's learning as well as the other student's in the classroom.<br />You stated that Class Dojo prepares children to be ruled by others. In the real world, who is not ruled by others? We have laws to guide our behavior as adults so how is this not preparing them for society. When I am speeding on the highway, I am putting myself and others at risk. When the police pull me over with the blue lights flashing, he is not concerned if he is making a public display of my wrong choice, he is making sure that the roads are safe and accessible to drivers that are making the right choices. When I have to publicly show up in court and pay my fine I will hopefully learn to control my speeding. Not because I'm motivated internally to do the right thing but because that ticket hurt my wallet and I don't want it to happen again.<br />In my class when I give a student a negative point, it is a chance for them to realize the behavior was inappropriate and correct it. They have the rest of class to earn positive points to negate that negative choice. As teachers, we need to consider the bigger picture. If we truly are invested in our students, we will be more concerned with preparing them for the real world and less concerned if they lose a Dojo point.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com