Here are what you all have sent me as your potential topics:
Kimber: bilingual vs ELL classrooms
Solomon: 4 day school week
Kaitlin: looping
Madilynn:
Make your arguments for why you want the topic you've chosen...what motivated you to pick it? What do you already know about it? Why do you think it is worth researching and writing about? Post by Wednesday June 15 at midnight and respond by Friday, June 17th.
The topic I picked was looping. For those who don't know what lopping is, it is when a teacher keeps the same set of students, for the most part, for more than a year. So for example, you are in 4th grade with a teacher and 20 other student, next year in 5th grade you have the same teacher and the same other 20 students, unless they move or request a new teacher. I picked this topic because I had to loop for my 4th into 5th grade year, so I felt my personal experience with looping would help in writing my paper. However, I think it is worth researching and writing about it because even though I did it, my experience was over 10 years ago, so views about looping and statistics might have changed, for the good and or bad.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if I would like to have the same teacher. It would really suck if you didn't like your teacher from the begging but I'm sure you grow a strong relationship. Also the teacher could know your best learning style and know the students personally. This will be a very interesting topic. But how about those CARDS?! GO CARDS!!
DeleteI think looping sounds interesting. I can see some definite pros and cons like developing secure attachments with teachers, and the fact that different teachers have different skills and ideas to offer kids. Sounds like it will be an interesting paper!
DeleteThe topic I decided to pick was 4 day school weeks. I've heard about this topic and always thought it would be nice to have a 3 day weekend. I don't know a lot about this topic but I can't wait to find out more. I'm just curious to see whether or not its beneficial. Do student like going longer days to get one day off? Is it too much work and learning for the students? I can't wait to find out all the questions I have for this topic!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this before too. I'm not sure if they still do it, but the private Christian school in Fulton -KCA- used to have 4 day weeks. However, they went to school for an hour or two longer each day than we did. I always thought that would be preferable, but there's also a lot to consider when pushing a school day back like kids who play sports, work, etc.
DeleteVery interesting topic. I can see the pros and cons to having a 4 day school week! I think your questions are a good start and will be a helpful guide to your paper. I wouldn't mind having my Fridays off, but like Kimber said, would you want to go an hour or so longer each day? There is so much you can do with this topic! Good luck, and lol you and your Cards... Go Royals!
DeleteI picked bilingual vs. English immersion classroom. I picked this topic because its relevant to what i want to do in life-travel the world and teach English. I think this topic is important because the format of english language education that a school chooses is very important. I personally think that there should be bilingual transition classes, because I don't think it is very helpful to take a spanish speaking student, throw them into an english-only classroom and then expect them to not only pick up on English-which they will- but also learn the content that is being taught-which I don't think is likely, especially in the beginning when they speak the least amount of English.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. Transition classes would be more beneficial and not push the students too quick. Learning a new language can be very tough and slowing it down and taking a couple more classes would make a big difference. Can't wait to hear more about this topic.
DeleteLike you I picked a topic that pertained to me. I think it will really help pick a side and create a good argument! I like the way you are going so far and I agree with you and Solomon, learning a new language can be hard, especially the English language, so bilingual vs English immersion classrooms should definitely be a topic of discussion. Good luck on your paper!
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