Faculty Focus

APRIL 17, 2025

In my mind, the purpose of learning was to get good grades. Grades were everythingsymbols of success and a source of validation. I continued this pattern in college, focused solely on grades and making my parents proud. In my confusion, I began reading for curiosity rather than exams. But when I graduated, I felt lost.

Grades 90

Grades Social Studies Learning Feedback 90

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Whether a feature film or an instructional video, the ‘80s and ‘90s were a ‘press-play’ culture that expected students to sit still, absorb and retain, while the educator sat in the back grading. In other words, too often we merely administer a high stakes exam or a pop quiz to check whether they watched a video.

Teaching 191

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 191

Edsurge

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

Students learn to think beyond the parameters of passing an exam. Music Beyond Borders With my third grade students, I integrate the study of America into our music class. In our school, we use Chromebooks in grades three and up and iPads in grades PreK-2. Music unleashes creative powers in the classroom.

Teaching 132

Teaching Teaching Philosophy Assignments Exams 132