Have you ever made a list of things to do and just ended up being frustrated because you did not get to accomplish all of the tasks? How about being asked to do several things at the same time but the end result is far from what is expected? Have you ever tried doing it all but came to the conclusion that your efforts are futile?
In today's fast paced environment where everything seems to be moving at the speed of lightening, one can easily become confused, demotivated, burnt out, and passive. This is especially true when you think of the many changes that educators are encountering daily in their practice.
With the numerous innovations in instructional technology, ground breaking results from researches in education on pedagogy and how students learn, why does it seem like an uphill battle to get students to excel in school? Are we making significant contribution in student performance when compared to the past? Would it be fair to compare?
Is it possible for us to select any two or three proven methods or strategies that have given maximum results customized for the population of students we serve instead of just trying to do it all?
What are your thoughts?
Have a Great Week!
Petreno
Showing posts with label 100/100/100 Schools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 100/100/100 Schools. Show all posts
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
YOUR SCHOOL IS EXCEPTIONAL!!!
Why do some schools fail? Is it because of a lack in instructional leadership? What role does teacher quality play? How about students' demographic status, parental support, school culture, and politics?
There are many literature and articles that have been written on this subject. There are also numerous researches that have shown that irrespective of the factors schools can be exceptional. Is it an easy task? I suppose not! However, it is worthwhile trying since the alternative is unthinkable.
Douglas B. Reeves has published several articles over the years about 90/90/90 schools which in recent times have been updated to 100/100/100. The 90/90/90 schools have population of students that receive reduced or free lunches, represent ethnic minorities, and have met or exceeded standards of achievements based on defined standards set by the researcher. The 100/100/100 schools are also based on the above criteria. Though this is not without its critics including Justin Baeder who believes this is all a myth, the study highlights some plausible approaches to student achievement and ultimately an exceptional school.
What exactly is academic success? Does it have a singular universal meaning? What are some of the parameters that should be taken into consideration when comparing schools to ensure fairness? How do we truly determine the academic superior schools?
The answer may perhaps lie in Edward L. Vockell's paper: Why Schools Fail and What We Can Do about It.
Have a Great Week!
Petreno
There are many literature and articles that have been written on this subject. There are also numerous researches that have shown that irrespective of the factors schools can be exceptional. Is it an easy task? I suppose not! However, it is worthwhile trying since the alternative is unthinkable.
Douglas B. Reeves has published several articles over the years about 90/90/90 schools which in recent times have been updated to 100/100/100. The 90/90/90 schools have population of students that receive reduced or free lunches, represent ethnic minorities, and have met or exceeded standards of achievements based on defined standards set by the researcher. The 100/100/100 schools are also based on the above criteria. Though this is not without its critics including Justin Baeder who believes this is all a myth, the study highlights some plausible approaches to student achievement and ultimately an exceptional school.
What exactly is academic success? Does it have a singular universal meaning? What are some of the parameters that should be taken into consideration when comparing schools to ensure fairness? How do we truly determine the academic superior schools?
The answer may perhaps lie in Edward L. Vockell's paper: Why Schools Fail and What We Can Do about It.
Have a Great Week!
Petreno
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