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More student answers to Frequently-Asked Questions!

6/26/2016

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How does our student-led, collaborative classroom allow you to be yourself more than a traditional classroom might?
Instead of doing reading response journals, we do discussion videos. What are the benefits of these videos and should other teachers use a similar method?


Why do we assign random partners instead of letting students choose their own partners? Is this good or bad?
Primary (K-2) teachers have a different situation than us. What advice can you give these teachers for creating a student-led classroom?

What can teachers do if they are expected to teach a scripted program or if they have more strict rules about how and what they teach?
How do we use ePortfolios in our classroom? What are some reasons other teachers should consider using them in their classroom?

What might the student-led classroom look like in 10 years? Will it become completely student-led or is there a maximum?

Which aspect of our student-led classroom do you like the best? Why?

How should teachers start the year, so everyone is successful in a student-led classroom?
How can teachers explain what a student-led classroom is to parents so they have confidence & faith in it?

Some kids think they're perfect or really smart. How can teachers get these students to have a growth mindset and that we all have strengths and weaknesses?

How can music teachers make their class more student-led?

How can art teachers make their class more student-led?
How can P.E. teachers make their class more student-led?

What routines or rituals have changed over time? Why have they changed?
Do kids ever get used to the noise of productive work in the classroom? Or does it distract you all year long?

How can teachers teach students to have a growth mindset and be OK with setbacks along the way? How can teachers step back and let students figure things out instead of always being told?

Some teachers are reluctant to give power and control to students. What advice can you give teachers regarding giving power and control?

Did any of YOU have a negative reaction to our student-led classroom and how did you overcome it?
(Interesting comment on report card grades & slacking)

How might you have grown more this year than you might have in a traditional classroom?

If a teacher was interested in creating a student-led classroom, but wasn't ready to go "all in," what advice would you give them to start slowly?

How do we prevent tattling, bickering, bossiness, and some students trying to look better than their peers?

Why do students work hard when there aren't grades? How does Mr. Solarz motivate you to work hard (or does he)? (respect, responsibility, authentic audience, intrinsic motivation...)

How does Mr. Solarz get students to improve their 21st Century skills without grades & how do they convince themselves to work hard on them?

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