For every visit, I observed the class, wrote extensive field notes, video- and/or audio-recorded the class, and generated student utterance maps.
"For counties, they are going to have to look at every project that goes up in the future," Mr. Blanton said, "and gauge whether it genuinely generates students".
I have long thought that there is a quiet conspiracy at work to reduce education to training — to generate students who have the skills to get a job rather than the historical perspective or theoretical detachment to criticize authority.
The purpose of most educational games is to generate students' interest to learn or apply their knowledge.
I realize banning frats is likely a pipe dream – the organizations are deeply embedded in college culture, they generate student programming and are supported by powerful alumni.
Among other things, it encompasses preparing and giving lectures, generating student resources (e.g., on the Web), designing and delivering practicals, running workshops and seminars, setting and marking assignments and exams.
While the school year is ending, these are "pick up the mic" moments where principals should convene assemblies and generate student discussions.
When considering material that could generate student interest, keep in mind that your class will contain a diversity of individuals.
We found that the five questions rated as requiring LOC skills still had the potential to generate student discussion that involved exchanges of reasoning.
Finally, the effort involved in completing one's own project, while part of a group receiving similar training and struggling with similar challenges, appears to generate student ownership of the projects and creates a dynamic partnership overall.
