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Leveling in the Classroom

As a parent, we understand that each child is unique and has a lot to offer. Each child is motivated in a different way and not all children learn in the same manner or at the same time. Keeping this in mind, I have often been puzzled at why schools work so hard to keep students on the same page. I just do not see how that is possible. Inevitably, what happens is that some kids are pushed too hard causing them to be frustrated and disheartened while not allowing other students to be challenged enough causing them to be … Continue reading →

Homeroom Student Assignments

In most cases, the classroom roaster is not created by chance or by luck. Teachers and school administrators usually take much consideration into which children are placed into a classroom. Each school or county has a different procedure for assigning students to teachers. There are many different ways that a class can be created. Class Assignment by Test Scores Some school principals look at test scores when assigning students to a classroom teacher. They do their best to create equal amounts of high, medium, and low students in each class. A balanced class is not overpopulated with one level of … Continue reading →

Is Teaching To Grade-Level Standards The Only Way To Go?

As many of you know, I am a high school teacher. What you may not know is that I teach in the Special Education Department. The majority of my students are not physically handicapped in any way. They are in special education due to a specific learning disability. Basically put, they read at a second or third grade level. First of all, let me express the fact that I absolutely love my students and find being a teacher completely fulfilling. The part that I have a problem with is teaching to the standards. Let me explain. We have certain standards … Continue reading →