https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t en-us 2017-04-06 13:33:36 UTC 2017-04-17 16:15:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lovecoffee.png https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166526861 I couldn't help but think about TLAP and our hooks when I read this. The idea of not preparing processed foods and going for the more rich, "homemade" food - or creating more unique and authentic experiences rather than relying on the text book. Then the appetizer or anticipatory set - similar to the hook that gets the students attention. I think a lot of these comparisons made in the book are things that many of us strive towards already!]]> 2017-04-17 11:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166526861 tlozolins https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166533042
This also reminding me of TLAP, i would put one word on the board to get their attention. Then, I would dive into the main dish part. I would also try to add a dessert factor, something fun to do at the end. But, I like the part of letting them assess it themselves, rubrics are great for grading, but, if the student can show they understand what we are teaching and trying to get them to understand, then i think the rubric should be just a guideline, let them make up their dish.]]> 2017-04-17 12:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166533042 jrmilcarek https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166562265 I think the analogy is right on point and goes beyond TLAP when thinking about what we offer to our kids, both in school and at home, for dinner.

The desire to find a "ready made lesson"  that was made by someone else, without your stamp on it, will taste just that way.  It may get the job done,  but it will not be memorable... not a meal where the kids say.... "You know what meal I love, ma??"

I think that is what makes Pocahontas so special... We find what works for our kids and we say, "Uou should try this, the kids really love it!" and the variety of teachers/teaching styles, it is like a buffet of the very best you could want within the walls of our building.

Why make the same meal, knowing you will get the same response, when you can change it, modify it, add your personality and make it great?]]> 2017-04-17 15:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jbhunt/f9vdknckr29t/wish/166562265