I read Seth Godin's blog, that the "worst" question, a student can ask an educator is, "is this going to be on the test?" I concur. As a career educator, I thought I might add a few more questions and comments that drive me nuts: How long does … [Read more...]

Textbook learning and textbook teaching are passé, especially for graduate education. Too many students are driven by grades and completing assignments, as opposed to the meaningful acquisition of knowledge. The flaw is in the system. I am a … [Read more...]

I recently saw math test questions for a fourth grader that had many of us, with advanced degrees, scratching our heads in disbelief. The questions were phrased more like riddles, clearly designed to confuse young minds. Not to assess learning. As … [Read more...]