Wednesday 23 September 2009

PLN9

In the article “32 boys and me: Tales from the all boys’ class” by Anne Smith, introduces her thoughts on her all boys first period class from having to rethink plans, enforcing a no “D” policy, really slow down and focus on the students needs, and above all improving them. She states in her article, “I don’t know if I could have prepared myself more for this class other than growing up with three brothers of my own, but this class has been and continues to be a mental challenge.” First, she was finding that at the last minute she would have to change plans because then she could encourage and motivate them. Next, she believes that taking out a possibility for “D’s” making the boys set for a higher standards and eliminate their poor quality work. Along with letting her students create their own quality of A, B, and, C work instead of telling them what they have to achieve to get a good grade. On top of that she gives the opportunity to redo assignments until they receive the grade they want as long as it is within the same six week period it was assigned. Then, she realized that the students didn’t understand what they were supposed to be doing so she had to start slowing the class down and putting more explanation into what was going on in the class. Last, her whole goal is that she can improve the writing of all her students so that they are better prepared for writing classes in the future and for their careers ahead of them. Proving that she is a teacher for the right purpose and actually cares about the students as she stated, “Why does it seem I care more than they do about their work?” which is a very sad statement. Obviously the gender class can be really frustrating and hard to deal with when there is that many boys together but she seems like she is doing a good job working with them if she can just get them to care a little more.

22 comments:

  1. Take youre hands out of your pockets bro and stop fiddleing with your fingers.

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  2. Great Job its really cool that you wrote a PLN on Mrs. Smith article.

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  3. I think it is cool that she blogged about us. Although it does make us sound like we are stupid and don't know anything. She makes it seem like we need some sort of special treatment.

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  4. Don't say uh all the time and talk louder but pretty good presentation

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  5. Work on the eye contact but you had a very good presentation!

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  6. Good presentation hands were in pockets for a little bit though plus you could work on the eye contact.

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  7. Don't fidget around, talk louder and make eye contact with the audience otherwise good.

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  8. keep your hands still stop moving them you are distracting all of us keep more eye contact you are looking into no wear. good job i enjoyed it!

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  9. Take your hands out of your pockets, and be more prepared.Good eye contact and very good overall. I believe that mrs. smith is correct about our class, it is fun but can be difficult at the same time.

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  10. You could really work on not being so nervous

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  11. Pretty good but try not to use as much likes or uhs i liked it it made sense and you didnt keep looking at the board. Your question was kind of confusing but eveything else was good.

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  12. I thought it was cool that you comented on smiths blog I never new that smith talked about us. Ive always new that smith liked this .

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  13. i thought that the article was great

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  14. you say uh to much but you present pertty good

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  15. It was a good presentation overall but you said too many ums. I think Smith likes our takes when we discuss as a group. I don't think she likes when we talk over her.

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  16. good job just that you said uh a lot. I think its kinda cool that she did a blog on us.

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  17. You looked a little nervous but your presentation was really good. I think Mrs. Smith's reaction is good because she shoudn't be totally used to be with 32 boys and it's ok if she has some challenges.

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  18. You looked nervous but you did a good job

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  19. how do you feel about ms.smiths opinion about this class?i dont know i think this class is going really well.

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  20. I thought it was a very creative idea how you would ask how the teacher feels. Try to get more comfortable when you talk to the class.

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  21. Good job, I think it is really cool Mrs. Smith is writing about us and that you did your presentation on it.

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