tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post3386864356156175464..comments2024-03-24T11:39:28.574-04:00Comments on NYC Public School Parents: The latest worst idea to come out of TweedPatrick Sullivanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10631038958645725010noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-91234963073929359922010-03-01T17:42:34.951-05:002010-03-01T17:42:34.951-05:00Goshdarn it, what won't those wacky tweedie bi...Goshdarn it, what won't those wacky tweedie birds think of next? Actually, the fact that methods failed mean nothing to them. Their entire educational revolution is based on a failed program from San Diego that the voters turned out on its ear. The fact that it failed meant nothing to them--they just made sure voters would have no say in their implementing the failed program on steroids here in fun city.<br /><br />As a result, you have moronic programs like this one making a comeback, all in the name of "reform."NYC Educatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12188066345722781723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2586988941850907367.post-12842372070507191152010-03-01T12:29:19.626-05:002010-03-01T12:29:19.626-05:00Over 25 years ago this approach was tried in the m...Over 25 years ago this approach was tried in the middle schools where 60-80 students were placed in a large open space with their own desk, various stations of learning and 5 teachers(in the different subject areas) to assist and teach. The concept was to have students go to the various teachers and stations to learn about that week's theme. I don't remember the name of this approach, but it bombed because teachers were unable to keep track of the students' learning.<br /><br />I hope someone out there remembers so it can be posted. But the concept of open space teaching and learning is nothing new.<br /><br />I am still very traditional in teaching and learning with the except that I do use lots of technology in my classroom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com