tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post2419321996847771874..comments2024-03-27T05:22:54.254-04:00Comments on Two Reflective Teachers: Are There Lessons From a Controversial High School Tradition?Melanie Meehanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-86212703430646727892013-04-10T00:43:13.828-04:002013-04-10T00:43:13.828-04:00Interesting, & sounds like fun. I assume that...Interesting, & sounds like fun. I assume that no one gets hurt, just wet? What you're talking about Melanie is what our school does, although it takes a great leap of faith to believe that we really do let students have so much choice in what they study & how they learn, etc. They are exceptionally motivated to do well, & we teachers teach as appropriate strategies, skills, approaches, questioning, etc. I agree with you ideas, except that the resulting "reward" is just grades. I hope we can find another motivator, like being challenged because it is an authentic challenge. In your game, isn't the game & fun to 'escape', or is it to "get" someone else. Could be both. I remember a time when my son was so motivated in school. He was the student chosen to be in charge of the book fair. He worked with an adult, organized it, helped get volunteers, etc. I had rarely seen him work so hard inside school. Great post!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-88521376493240553042013-04-09T23:27:03.593-04:002013-04-09T23:27:03.593-04:00I agree about guns of any kind in CT right now, bu...I agree about guns of any kind in CT right now, but to be clear, this game is not sanctioned by the school at all. It's run by the kids and I would venture to say that school officials really don't like it at all.Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-62606361468296424122013-04-09T23:25:22.839-04:002013-04-09T23:25:22.839-04:00There are all sorts of complicated rules and restr...There are all sorts of complicated rules and restrictions that the kids learn fast and follow. You can actually read about it on Wikipedia. It is controversial and schools don't sanction it--the kids organize and run it.Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-74547544334118779672013-04-09T22:22:03.199-04:002013-04-09T22:22:03.199-04:00I have heard of this game before, but I'm real...I have heard of this game before, but I'm really surprised that a school in Connecticut would allow this to happen this year. It seems like there must be some other way to accomplish the goals of the game without "shooting" each other. On the other hand, I like your thoughts about incorporating similar strategies into other learning activities. Increasing engagement is always a challenge! <br />Catherine<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-61784856111758890272013-04-09T20:41:03.153-04:002013-04-09T20:41:03.153-04:00I read about this game in Calkins' book, but I...I read about this game in Calkins' book, but I didn't know it was still an active activity. Wow, you are living it! I love your suggestions, there is such satisfaction from completing a challenging task.elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348895330633879894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738534444392348639.post-74763692129109393562013-04-09T18:33:34.555-04:002013-04-09T18:33:34.555-04:00Wow. I've never heard of anything like this. I...Wow. I've never heard of anything like this. It's not a one-time event, but kids can "get" each other at any time? Trying to be positive, but I'm having a hard time.Caroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.com