The Five Beliefs and Forces Behind Homework

Welcome! Here is your place to share your reflections on your reading over The Five Beliefs and Forces Behind Homework. Do you disagree or agree? What are some concerns, suggestions, or experiences you would like to share?

6 hour updates

GT Expo

In light of the recent memo regarding the First Annual Gifted/Talented Expo it seems like TPSP is going to be a product option that many teachers may plan to explore. Because the Expo is in May, if teachers make the choice to use the Texas Performance Standards Project, a timeline that is more streamlined may need to be implemented. When you look at Phase II activities, is it possible to go straight there will an abbreviated stay in Phase I? While it might not be the same experience, it is certainly "doable". An added bonus would be that any experience you gain this year with the task will serve you well as you work through it next year. It almost has a Stephen Covey ring to it all, begin with the end in mind, similar to the Grant Wiggins ideals of backward design.

How are you feeling after TPSP Training?

The training can be a bit overwhelming and it takes time to decompress some of the ideas and inspirations that came to you during the training session. How are you feeling now? Do you have any lingering questions? Now that you have had time to think, is there more information you need?

Texas Performance Standards Project Phase 1

After an intense day of training, you should be game planning or already entrenched in Phase 1 where the teacher is leading the experiences. How is this Phase going? Where are you finding the best place to fit these experiences in? Are you seeing students in your class responding to the activities?

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