After reading the article entitled, "Equation of Success: Top Ten Responsibilities that Students Must Own," I printed out a copy and asked my seventh grade son to read it. I found myself shaking my head and smiling after reading each number because finally, someone is placing the responsibility of educating students on the student. Too often we are looking for ways to teach students. What if we are giving our very best teaching? When is the student responsible for what they are learning.
This year my son began Junior high school. Already, I see a decrease in homework. He comes home nightly with an empty book bag. I inquired about his homework and I was told that the teacher didn't assign any. Fast forward one week! While viewing his grades on Gradespeed, I noticed a C. While discussing this grade, I asked how he could improve his grade. All of his answers revolved around what the teacher could do. This was shocking because he is not along in this his thinking. Sadly, I have noticed that as students enter the higher grades and the teacher gives them more independent practice, this is when students began to fail. I believe it is because students spend a huge amount of time memorizing for the test/grade instead of trying to apply the information.
I enjoyed the article because it hold students accountable for their education future. As I told my son, it is you who decides how much practice, review and studying your brain needs. He didn't understand studying outside of school because "she gave us time in class to do homework." To which I replied:
Live up to your potential. Do your job. Look ahead. Keep up your end of the bargain in your own equation of success.
(Heather Wolpert-Gawron)
(Heather Wolpert-Gawron)
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