Hallmark #4

Here I am; back at it again!

 Remember in my last post when I said we get the chance to present to the class, on one of the hallmarks? Well, my group will be presenting on #4. In-case you forgot what #4 says let me refresh your memory. 

4. Individual growth is emphasized as central to classroom success. Achieving one's "personal best" is the goal of progress, with goals that are personally challenging. The teacher supports and guides progress, and guides adjustment when needed. The teacher finds a way to help individual students and their parents realize student growth without comparison and competition with other students in the class. The teacher knows that individual growth is paramount to "class growth." 

WOW, that was a mouthful, but it was oh so pertinent. 

My group is pretty excited about the chance to present this hallmark to the rest of our class. We realize that this hallmark should affect all good instruction because as a teacher you are wanting your students to do their personal best. This will in return allow the class to be the bomb.com. When we as teachers want our class to be the bomb. com we will be more willing to put in the effort to be our personal best and give our students all the opportunities needed to help them be successful in class and in life. 

Three key words found in this hallmark (according to us) are: personal best in regards to being challenged, succeeding without competition and comparison, and individual growth coinciding with class growth. What do you think are three key words found in this hallmark?

We've created a metaphor that we plan on using when we present that will give us the basis of everything we want to cover. Can I share that metaphor with you (it doesn't matter what you say, I'm sharing regardless)? "Your class is only as strong as your weakest link." We want everyone to understand that every "link" (or student) is different and each play a key part in helping have a successful classroom. One broken link equals one useless chain. I don't want to give away too much information just yet. After all we haven't even presented yet.

chucking up the deuces,
Laurel (like Carl)