Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Serious question

So, as I read Chapter 2 and 3, it basically stated that we need to have higher expectations for our students and we will get more.  Do we abolish prerequisites for social studies courses and have students interview with instructors if they desire to take an upper level course (ex: if a freshman wanted to take Topics of History-they would meet with Mr. Tigges or Mr. Troutman to request permission to be enroll)
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4 comments:

  1. Mr. PaukMarch 25, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    If we use the growth mindset it shouldn't matter if they have done well in the past, only if they have the right attitude & work ethic.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    That is an interesting idea. Much of the liberal arts high school education process concerns itself with exposure to ideas. If we get rid of prerequisites does that mean we turn away from such a fundamental component of the educational system.

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Sounds great in theory but having high expectations brings unforseen problems. Parent complaints, daily student push-back, and fewer students taking classes all come with raising expectations in the classroom.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 25, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Shifting the question somewhat, how about having a prerequisite/qualification test for students who want to take advanced social studies courses? Is that valid?

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