Comments for Copy / Paste by Peter Pappas http://www.peterpappas.com Dedicated to relinquishing responsibility for learning to the students Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:07:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Excellent Sheep and Our Crisis of Leadership by Peter Pappas http://www.peterpappas.com/2012/02/excellent-sheep-our-crisis-leadership.html#comment-28417 Peter Pappas Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:07:31 +0000 http://www.peterpappas.com/?p=3499#comment-28417 Andrew and Liz, Thanks for commenting (though it's somewhat sad to read what you have to say). I fear the testing-industrial complex will drive creative teachers and admins out of the profession. (Leaving nothing but talented sheep to deliver the canned curriculum) I hope that there's some relief in site and that talented educators will remain in the profession. Andrew and Liz, Thanks for commenting (though it’s somewhat sad to read what you have to say). I fear the testing-industrial complex will drive creative teachers and admins out of the profession. (Leaving nothing but talented sheep to deliver the canned curriculum) I hope that there’s some relief in site and that talented educators will remain in the profession.

]]> Comment on Excellent Sheep and Our Crisis of Leadership by Liz Renshaw http://www.peterpappas.com/2012/02/excellent-sheep-our-crisis-leadership.html#comment-28244 Liz Renshaw Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:21:50 +0000 http://www.peterpappas.com/?p=3499#comment-28244 I follow Peters writing and just couldnt agree more with these sentiments. It is the same in Australia. Teachers are being driven to get kids to achieve on national testing events. First it was literacy and numeracy, that was bad enough but now it extends to computing, science and other subjects. This national testing is nothing more than an industry we see 'test' coaching schools, racks and racks of self help text books, endless websites where people can 'buy' tests to repeat and repeat, and after school test coaching clinics... this is in such tension with the development of the digital fluency skills that everyone needs to cope in the digital world. Australia has recently 'slipped' in its world ranking on just how smart our kids are on their national tests..... big questions are being asked.. .sadly they are the WRONG questions... When will this compulsory standarised testing go away ??? I follow Peters writing and just couldnt agree more with these sentiments.
It is the same in Australia. Teachers are being driven to get kids to achieve on national testing events. First it was literacy and numeracy, that was bad enough but now it extends to computing, science and other subjects. This national testing is nothing more than an industry we see ‘test’ coaching schools, racks and racks of self help text books, endless websites where people can ‘buy’ tests to repeat and repeat, and after school test coaching clinics… this is in such tension with the development of the digital fluency skills that everyone needs to cope in the digital world. Australia has recently ‘slipped’ in its world ranking on just how smart our kids are on their national tests….. big questions are being asked.. .sadly they are the WRONG questions… When will this compulsory standarised testing go away ???

]]> Comment on Excellent Sheep and Our Crisis of Leadership by Andrew http://www.peterpappas.com/2012/02/excellent-sheep-our-crisis-leadership.html#comment-28208 Andrew Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:18:05 +0000 http://www.peterpappas.com/?p=3499#comment-28208 I am a teacher just starting out my career, but even in the past 4 years I have observed more and more initiatives and time dedicated to improving standardized test scores versus helping develop the skills students will use over their life times to succeed. It's unfortunate the emphasis put on these test scores. I am a teacher just starting out my career, but even in the past 4 years I have observed more and more initiatives and time dedicated to improving standardized test scores versus helping develop the skills students will use over their life times to succeed. It’s unfortunate the emphasis put on these test scores.

]]> Comment on How to Market Yourself Online? Freely Share Quality Content by Peter Pappas http://www.peterpappas.com/2012/02/how-to-market-yourself-online-freely-share-quality-content.html#comment-26629 Peter Pappas Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:00:02 +0000 http://www.peterpappas.com/?p=3414#comment-26629 Suzanne, Thanks for the kind words. I've spend my whole life "teaching" with the goal of creating situations where others can realize their potential. It's especially rewarding to see folks push beyond that boundary of what they can do and what they have yet to master. Have fun with the new tricks ~ Peter Suzanne, Thanks for the kind words. I’ve spend my whole life “teaching” with the goal of creating situations where others can realize their potential. It’s especially rewarding to see folks push beyond that boundary of what they can do and what they have yet to master. Have fun with the new tricks ~ Peter

]]> Comment on How to Market Yourself Online? Freely Share Quality Content by Suzanne http://www.peterpappas.com/2012/02/how-to-market-yourself-online-freely-share-quality-content.html#comment-26625 Suzanne Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:46:59 +0000 http://www.peterpappas.com/?p=3414#comment-26625 Peter your authentic voice and rational way of approaching a topic is refreshing. I found this post particularly helpful. I don't understand how to implement all of what you suggested, but I'll continue to work on that. (old dog new tricks and all of that) I just wanted to let you know I'm grateful for all that you share so freely and articulately. I benefit. Peter your authentic voice and rational way of approaching a topic is refreshing. I found this post particularly helpful. I don’t understand how to implement all of what you suggested, but I’ll continue to work on that. (old dog new tricks and all of that)
I just wanted to let you know I’m grateful for all that you share so freely and articulately. I benefit.

]]> Comment on Teacher-Led Professional Development: Eleven Reasons Why You Should be Using Classroom Walk Throughs by Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research http://www.peterpappas.com/2009/10/teacher-led-professional-development-eleven-reasons-why-using-classroom-walk-throughs.html#comment-26424 Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:50:35 +0000 http://localhost/wp_peter/?p=123#comment-26424 [...] Papas says: “Over the last few years I’ve led many teachers and administrators on classroom walkthroughs designed to foster a collegial conversation about teaching and learning. The walkthroughs served as [...] [...] Papas says: “Over the last few years I’ve led many teachers and administrators on classroom walkthroughs designed to foster a collegial conversation about teaching and learning. The walkthroughs served as [...]

]]> Comment on A Taxonomy of Reflection: Critical Thinking For Students, Teachers, and Principals (Part 1) by Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research http://www.peterpappas.com/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals.html#comment-26423 Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:48:56 +0000 http://localhost/wp_peter/?p=118#comment-26423 [...] Peter Papas says: “Over the last few years I’ve led many teachers and administrators on classroom walkthroughs designed to foster a collegial conversation about teaching and learning. The walkthroughs served as roving Socratic seminars and a catalyst for reflection. But reflection can be a challenging endeavor. It’s not something that’s fostered in school – typically someone else tells you how you’re doing! At best, students can narrate what they did, but have trouble thinking abstractly about their learning – patterns, connections and progress. Likewise teachers and principals need encouragement and opportunities to think more reflectively about their craft. [...] [...] Peter Papas says: “Over the last few years I’ve led many teachers and administrators on classroom walkthroughs designed to foster a collegial conversation about teaching and learning. The walkthroughs served as roving Socratic seminars and a catalyst for reflection. But reflection can be a challenging endeavor. It’s not something that’s fostered in school – typically someone else tells you how you’re doing! At best, students can narrate what they did, but have trouble thinking abstractly about their learning – patterns, connections and progress. Likewise teachers and principals need encouragement and opportunities to think more reflectively about their craft. [...]

]]> Comment on A Taxonomy of Reflection: Critical Thinking For Students, Teachers, and Principals (Part 1) by Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research http://www.peterpappas.com/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals.html#comment-26418 Pontydysgu – Bridge to Learning - Educational Research Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:27:02 +0000 http://localhost/wp_peter/?p=118#comment-26418 [...] Peter Pappas points out in his blog on ‘A Taxonomy of Reflection’, this in turn allows the development of what Bloom calls ‘Higher Order Reflection’ [...] [...] Peter Pappas points out in his blog on ‘A Taxonomy of Reflection’, this in turn allows the development of what Bloom calls ‘Higher Order Reflection’ [...]

]]> Comment on A Taxonomy of Reflection: Critical Thinking For Students, Teachers, and Principals (Part 1) by Fiona http://www.peterpappas.com/2010/01/taxonomy-reflection-critical-thinking-students-teachers-principals.html#comment-23582 Fiona Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:08:34 +0000 http://localhost/wp_peter/?p=118#comment-23582 Thanks so much Peter - so interesting. Looking forward to reading more ... Thanks so much Peter – so interesting. Looking forward to reading more …

]]> Comment on Observing a Classroom? Watch the Students, Not the Teacher by Dewi Lloyd http://www.peterpappas.com/2010/11/observation-walkthrough-classroom-focus-students-teacher-learning.html#comment-23429 Dewi Lloyd Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:09:08 +0000 http://localhost/wp_peter/?p=65#comment-23429 Thanks for this Peter, Your advice is also useful when one is observing the lesson. Using Iris Connect any member of staff can observe their colleges however they tend to watch the teacher rather than the students! Changing this focus makes all the difference! Dewi. Thanks for this Peter,
Your advice is also useful when one is observing the lesson. Using Iris Connect any member of staff can observe their colleges however they tend to watch the teacher rather than the students!

Changing this focus makes all the difference!
Dewi.

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