With the push of standardized testing over the last decade or two (depending on your state), lessons and units which peak student interests, motivate, engage and empower have been pushed away in favor or methodically covering content to pass state examinations. Many state standards are just a litany of facts and vocabulary for students to know as states often seem unable to reach agreement on what encompasses the most important skills and content of the subjects. Where once teachers had the freedom to bring the best of their knowledge and skills to the classroom, many no longer feel that is possible.
It is the purpose of this blog to identify a curriculum method that supports both standards and creativity in the classroom for students and teachers. Focus will be given to both encouraging creativity in your students and creating an environment to foster that development. Hopefully a little fun can be had, as well.
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