tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post6895086161026882684..comments2012-12-17T07:19:01.971-08:00Comments on Operation Flipped: Of Teaching Less and Steaks?Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05646674658339106176noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post-67674518271948908062012-12-17T07:19:01.971-08:002012-12-17T07:19:01.971-08:00I teach history not math but I also had a similar ...I teach history not math but I also had a similar epiphany last year. We were covering so much content so fast that I couldn't fully assess whether students were truly grasping it or not- this year I significantly reduced the content I'm delivering per week. We used to cover 5 topics per week now we only cover 3. At first I also felt like I was slacking off, but I have noticed that it has been a far better pace for my students. I'm interested in hearing how it works out for you.Elizabeth Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892163109013159928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post-67744557893344310842012-12-10T22:44:55.503-08:002012-12-10T22:44:55.503-08:00Thanks, Mrs. Delaney. You are absolutely right th...Thanks, Mrs. Delaney. You are absolutely right that learning does not necessarily follow a schedule. A good reminder not to be too rigid with this framework. Then again, I just pray that my efforts in the classroom to provide this expansion of "think time" can be sustained with the district pacing guide and it's required assessments.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646674658339106176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post-50193866755759135182012-12-10T22:37:47.993-08:002012-12-10T22:37:47.993-08:00Thanks, Mrs. Stokes. I agree with you and think th...Thanks, Mrs. Stokes. I agree with you and think that the time gained by approaching it this way might allow for more time spent presenting some differentiated activities which would support their mastery of the concept, as well as assessment.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05646674658339106176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post-30759691465006555792012-12-10T16:43:07.123-08:002012-12-10T16:43:07.123-08:00I agree with your changes. Also, consider that lea...I agree with your changes. Also, consider that learning does not always stay on a schedule. I flip 6th grade math lessons and some weeks we do three videos and some weeks only one depending on the formative assessment of the classwork. bdelaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889862734123211152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837573601996517623.post-82259647787498198872012-12-10T10:33:29.871-08:002012-12-10T10:33:29.871-08:00Hmmm, when I think in terms of my own learning, yo...Hmmm, when I think in terms of my own learning, your theory holds true. For me it takes a bit of practice before new learning "clicks". Having more time for assessment should help the direction to be more intentional also so that may end up saving time because you're giving the kids what they really need rather than just going lesson by lesson. I'm curious to hear how it goes. kstokeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10426329124030845130noreply@blogger.com