Yardsticks: Summer 2017 by Shannon Hughes https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc Coding en-us 2017-07-17 23:09:26 UTC 2017-08-19 00:40:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Standardized testing disregards developmental abilities, ethnicity, economic class (poverty), rural v suburb v city roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178992292 2017-07-18 23:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178992292 My school district is small rural about 70 graduates/year/50%+ free and reduced lunch rate. We are on the focus list for the state, in most part, based on test scores. roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178992743 2017-07-18 23:34:43 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178992743 The trends have changed so many times. Each new trend seeking to do better than the previous. All the while the "whole" child is dismissed. Arts, PE, clubs etc are the thing that keep interest in many children and keep them coming to school but the testing is so stressful for our students and I feel for them. roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178993225 2017-07-18 23:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178993225 I have a six year old and in KDg she had homework. I am all for reinforcement but back in my time in elementary school, there was more down time (for activities) than there is now. How can we be taking children's needs into consideration when we ignore many of the growth patterns of childhood? roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178993466 2017-07-18 23:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/178993466 Social-Emotional Behavior roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/181706492 I chose to concentrate on this behavior through all of the ages.]]> 2017-08-19 00:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/181706492 age 4-5 roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/181706576 best learning occurs by modeling
love to work together
needs redirection when playing due to roughhousing
need consistency of planning and rules to feel safe
6 year olds become very competitive & tantrum, tease and boss, complain & tattle a lot
become ready for group/indiv responsibilities
7 year olds
like to work alone or with one other person
upset by change--need to know if sub is coming in
can worry themselves sick over tests or assignments
changes of seating is good for 7s
8 year olds
like group work with same gender
like class projects
interested in fairness
9 year olds
like to work with partner of their choosing
very competitive like to negotiate
worry/anxious need patience & clarity when giving direrctions
begins to be self-critical & tend to give up
10 year olds
can collaborate and peer mediation is doable
worry about friendships
likes to help others
likes to be rewarded
quick to temper
11 year olds
tests limits
love challenge of competition playing sports and working to get better
12 year olds
begin to develop leadership qualities
likes when teachers listen to suggestions regarding the classroom routine
likes to plan, work with adults
desire to make $$ begins
13 year olds
not as good at cooperative games as 12s
argue complain
like to work alone or with one other person
challenges teachers and discuss teachers with peers
PE, sex ed embarrasses the student
shows concern for global issues
14 year olds
give into peer pressure to be cool
develop distinct sense of humor
funny & creative
LOUD need balance in activities for both noisy and quiet in a class.







]]> 2017-08-19 00:08:18 UTC https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/181706576 looking at the development vs teaching strategy. roadrunr23 https://padlet.com/roadrunr23/rl3bi5cmdspc/wish/181706961 It truly is amazing the changes that kids go through in 10 years.  Judging from the info one thread that runs through all ages is the need for consistency, organization and concise directions and modeling.  
Also, depending on the age, students enjoy group work or work with one other person and mostly of the same sex.
I think that appropriate humor is  important for the class to have a more relaxing atmosphere to reduce stress and anxiety for students.
Obviously the young elementary classrooms need to be more rigid with organization. ( I'm glad I don't teach k-5)
I know from my son that at 12 kids really are focused on helping teachers/peers and have a great interest to make $$. The ages of 12-14 show the most issues with peers fitting in, being a part of something big, peer pressure are more prevalent. For the ages I teach, this can impact the organization of the classroom, grouping, presentations. It is important to me to read the vibe of my 6th and 8th graders each day to see if there are issues that need to be discussed. For the 8th grade, I have them right after lunch so if there was drama at lunch it spills over into my class. This issue will need to be taken care of before learning can occur.

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