“Assessment continues learning,” -Harry Wong. When we are making decisions about what gets “graded” it is important first to decide, “what is crucial?” This list might be different for all of us. But if it isn’t crucial, don’t grade it.
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Part 3
In part 3 of the “First Days of Choir” series, we are talking about grading. There are different philosophies related to grading. Some even want to not “grade” at all, others want grading to be more traditional. This episode attempts to chart a bit of a “middle path.” We need to incentivize students to work hard using language they (and their parents) understand. And they understand the need to get good grades.
However, there are real and legitimate criticisms of traditional grading in schools. This episode seeks to thread the needle by providing both the incentives A...
“Assessment continues learning,” -Harry Wong. When we are making decisions about what gets “graded” it is important first to decide, “what is crucial?” This list might be different for all of us. But if it isn’t crucial, don’t grade it.
Audience members Bruce Rockwell, Chy Billings and Laura Huizinga feature some of their “First Days” go to tips!
Part 3
In part 3 of the “First Days of Choir” series, we are talking about grading. There are different philosophies related to grading. Some even want to not “grade” at all, others want grading to be more traditional. This episode attempts to chart a bit of a “middle path.” We need to incentivize students to work hard using language they (and their parents) understand. And they understand the need to get good grades.
However, there are real and legitimate criticisms of traditional grading in schools. This episode seeks to thread the needle by providing both the incentives AND the feedback students need from our grade books.
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Harry K. Wong authored over 130 publications, including the leading book in education on how to start THE First Days of School, a monthly column in an online site for teachers, a CD set, and books on new teacher induction, classroom management, and instruction. He co-created an eLearning course on classroom management and appeared in the award-winning video series, The Effective Teacher.
His techniques have been adapted by thousands of educators for success in their schools and classrooms. He was called “Mr. Practicality” for his common sense, research-based, no cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success.
His many journal articles were featured in such publications as Educational Leadership, KAPPAN, Principal Leadership, NASSP Bulletin, American School Board Journal, Kappa Delta Pi Record, School Business Affairs, Education Week, and Instructor.
He was credited with transforming schools and turning around the lives of tens of thousands of teachers.
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