tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278289422639396056.post7402045122895903325..comments2009-12-29T08:03:31.088-05:00Tasseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826862563579967763cheryltasses@gmail.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278289422639396056.post-51041982695369491292009-12-29T08:03:31.088-05:002009-12-29T08:03:31.088-05:00I agree!Tasseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15826862563579967763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2278289422639396056.post-7432393409354730132009-09-16T17:21:12.551-04:002009-09-16T17:21:12.551-04:00I agree. Like most things in this world, it is all about balance. No one single method worked in my teaching career; I found an eclectic approach catered to more students.<br /><br />That said, I do perceive that the emphasis on quantifying learning by spending so much time testing is to the detriment of children. Wonderful teachers know how to inspire their kids and motivate them to read, as well as give them the scaffolding they need to be readers in the 21st C. What they need is the time and the support to do it.The Book Chookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.com