Maybe, just maybe...there is a strong tie between the 'Fourth grade slump' and the age at which we have schooled out all the curiosity of early childhood... Jennifer
In a message dated 6/22/2008 8:58:13 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And I would add to Beverlee's "HURRYING!!!"... hurrying through a reading series that offers no choice in reading selections; is not at all challenging for some students and too challenging for others; and finally spending way too much time assessing using poorly constructed instruments that reveal minimal information about a child's thinking. As a result the child has little investment in his/her learning; thus,it appears that his/her curiosity is lost. I think it's like a muscle that doesn't get used; it atrophies. Cheri **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007) _______________________________________________ Understand mailing list [email protected] http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/listinfo/understand_literacyworkshop.org
