Hmm.
Judi, what I'm gleaning from your message is that it might be better to
combine traditional kinds of information sharing/teaching with the OST
process. Maybe do a little map drawing and territory walking before
engaging in deep conversation about maps and territories. That makes
per
Julie--
Careful there, Julie, having definite standards for grades might not be
fair to those who feel life is not fair to them!
How long will this class run? Are the class sessions every day of the week?
If so, could you go with morning announcements/evening news type things
each day?
What sch
Hi Julie -- I guess the grading will be compulsory -- not only for our
education system, parents expect them, employers expect them, and kids
expect them! My first question is as to your listed evaluation -- to
satisfy your supervisor, will you use something like a checklist for the
demonstrated s
Julie,
I, too, am concerned about grading high school students on their presumed
ability to mediate, especially according to some externally imposed model.
Your question reminds me of when I was I student teaching in a Psychology
class in a public alternative high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan in
Julie-- My stomach lurches at the SYSTEM of grading, not at your use of
it. You work within a system that uses grades. Perhaps when OST becomes
common practice in high school classrooms, the current grading system
will evolve to a higher level. I applaud the good work you are doing!
BJ Peters
Ju
(I wrote this before reading Laurel's post this morning (thank you,
Laurel). and now wondering if I'm wy off base (mostly with the
ideas about grading), but just want to throw this out there to help me
along with my thinking about OST in the high school classroom. I guess
what I'm looking
Hi Julie,
I was inspired by your story. When I first started reading your posting
about how you planned to structure your 6 days, my stomach lurched when I
read that after the OST, you planned to return to didacticism. I thought
the last two days would dissipate whatever magic was in the air fro
dear Mr Herman,
Is She from India? - Hope you are talking about Ms. Sharma who is a T-
Group Facilitator also.
So far I know her address is as follows:
Ms Sushma Sharma
B-2203, Oberoi Gardens
Thakur Village Kandivalli East
MUMBAI - 400 101, India (please dial 91 for India) then the following numb
