I have decided to switch my EQ from PBL to a GATE/High Performing student focus.
Here is a rough version of my EQ: Will offering GATE/High Achievers in-class, higher level projects improve their engagement and productivity leading to increased growth (more than previous years) on class, school and state test scores? I feel this is an important topic because many times schools will focus their attention on the students who may need the most support and overlook high-achievers. It is true that these high-achieving students may not need as much individual support but I am not always sure that schools devote the necessary time to challenge and engage students who are ready to excel beyond the grade-level curriculum. In my class, I try to open as many doors as possible for all my students and always let them know that I will never restrict their learning and creativity based on the grade that they are currently in . I have seen school programs where high achievers are simply given extra homework because of their capabilities but I disagree and feel these students shouldn't be "rewarded" with extra homework simply because of their potential but that class time should be utilized in the best possible way. I am concerned that my EQ wording still needs adjustments. I am wondering if folks will think that we should focus our time and energy on struggling students instead of high achievers because they are already ahead of the curve. I am excited about my EQ because I super passionate about pushing student thinking no matter where they are academically.
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Ryan
9/23/2019 02:25:11 pm
Hi Joel,
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Joel
9/30/2019 05:49:40 pm
Thanks Ryan for the great insights and thoughts. I appreciate you finding value in the EQ, I too feel it is important to never put limits on any student, sometimes it feels as if we do.
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