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New instructional methods are certainly important, but I feel the
curriculum issue is just as important. Students need time to really
learn and that is not possible with the breakneck pace required under
current curriculum expectations.
(McDermott)
This is a problem for all teachers! But I think if we change the conversation we'd be better off. Don't teach more, teach better!
ReplyDeleteAll research on education says that more time spent with skills and concept development is better for students on all fronts. The new NGSS bears that out with less content and more skills. Is it our responsibility to "coach up" our administrators?