I agree with this one. It is never OK to use demeaning language especially to someone in a subordinate position to you. I do have to say that the phrase "I don't enjoy seeing milk cartons on the floor" is just plain silly.
"Speak to the situation" is what I hear staff at North Ranch doing. I can't recall hearing anyone criticize a student personally. I also hear staff explaining the 'why' behind the request or reprimand.
In referring back to MB's blog response on the power of "Why." This past week I introduced my 4th grade students to our "Arizona Research Report." At the end of our lesson, I presented this question to my students. "Why is it so important to do your best and present a quality research report to your fellow student's and teacher." "What message are you sending us by producing a quality research report." The answer I received back from the students was, "We care about our learning and education." The POWER OF "WHY" brings out good thoughts, behavior, and motivation to be your best.
Once again, I see that the author is making the point that criticism should be constructive and not demeaning. It should also be specific and related to the teaching point or objective, i.e., "you need to cite at least three examples".
I agree with this one as well but at the same time I don't ever hear people saying this at school. I think that the students need to know that their work is poor (if it is) but it needs to be in a constructive way. I like the sandwich method....PNP. Positive comment, followed by a constructive criticism, then end on a positive....
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I agree with this one. It is never OK to use demeaning language especially to someone in a subordinate position to you. I do have to say that the phrase "I don't enjoy seeing milk cartons on the floor" is just plain silly.
"Speak to the situation" is what I hear staff at North Ranch doing. I can't recall hearing anyone criticize a student personally. I also hear staff explaining the 'why' behind the request or reprimand.
In referring back to MB's blog response on the power of "Why." This past week I introduced my 4th grade students to our "Arizona Research Report." At the end of our lesson, I presented this question to my students. "Why is it so important to do your best and present a quality research report to your fellow student's and teacher." "What message are you sending us by producing a quality research report." The answer I received back from the students was, "We care about our learning and education." The POWER OF "WHY" brings out good thoughts, behavior, and motivation to be your best.
Once again, I see that the author is making the point that criticism should be constructive and not demeaning. It should also be specific and related to the teaching point or objective, i.e., "you need to cite at least three examples".
I agree with this one as well but at the same time I don't ever hear people saying this at school. I think that the students need to know that their work is poor (if it is) but it needs to be in a constructive way. I like the sandwich method....PNP. Positive comment, followed by a constructive criticism, then end on a positive....
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