Starting the Journey
So, commitment and decision made. It’s a done deal! I’m going to move forward with a view towards experimenting and finding my route with grading and feedback. It will all officially begin in January. I’m going to start with 2 of my 4 classes and see how things go. Being me, I originally wanted to start wholesale. Wiser heads and good advice prevailed 😜 . I will play, try, fiddle, and experiment with just half of my students. This will give me excellent data and feedback with comparison, as well as somewhat reducing the pressure. I will not change things with my grade-driven advanced class. I will leave well-alone with my struggling, larger, on-level class...but my two other classes offer up the perfect scenario. I have built good relationships with both parents and students alike: I feel that we have built a strong level of trust. Since they are smaller classes (low 20s), it will be easier to build in...