Rigor+and+Responsiveness

=Rigor and Responsiveness: 2016 Online PLC Assignment 1=

Assignment: Read the 2016 paper by Thompson et al. here:

They describe the interplay between a rigorous learning environment and teachers' responsiveness to student ideas and interests. It is very challenging to balance being responsive to student interests and following a curriculum and pacing guide mandated by the District. Think about these challenges as you read the article.

The authors make three specific claims. In your reflection, pick one of these claims and write about how it related to your teaching. Identify a place in your curriculum where you could add more responsiveness and talk about the specifics of how you might do that. Record something that you really intend to do as a way to get yourself started. Then comment on someone else's reflection.

Use the Add Discussion button below to open a spot to make your reflection.