Rick Wormeli @rickwormeli2
Teacher, Author, Education Consultant, husband, father, son, brother, grandfather. Former account @rickwormeli - Also over on @rickwormeli.bsky.social rickwormeli.com Herndon, VA Joined August 2014-
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"Do you grade on a curve?" Question from an email interview with an ed student at a local university. My response: "In a word, grading on a curve is bullshit. It creates a toxic dynamic in the classroom of winners and losers. More, it creates a false narrative around learning,
James Baldwin: “A great deal of one’s energy is expended in reassuring white Americans that they do not see what they see.” Resonating w me today.
🔍 Not completing homework is not proof of insufficient learning. Thus, missing homework shouldn't be recorded as a zero—it's simply missing data. Better, don't grade homework at all. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter
Here is the whole quote... "Let’s get out of our students’ way and not limit them to our imagination. If we’re doing it right, every subsequent generation will be superior to the current one. If students only learned what we teachers know, society would grind to a halt...
Working on a new article about AI use in student learning, and reading a lot of research and suggestions in articles, books, interviews, & videos. The last five recommended that students ask AI tools to summarize text, documents, and videos for them because having it encapsulated…
Recommended: Fact-checking the Science of Reading, Rob Tierney and P David Pearson radicalscholarship.com/2024/04/03/rec… via @plthomasEdD
Yesterday US Department of Ed realigned its interpretation of Title IX to ban “all forms of sex discrimination,” including discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity & pregnancy or related conditions. politico.com/news/2024/04/1…
For anyone who thinks the "science of reading" is settled, "Fact-checking the science of reading" by Rob Tierney (UBC) and David Pearson (UCB) will be unsettling: bit.ly/3W19sXE (pdf)
Interesting look at university grading from the student side. stanfordreview.org/untitled-3/amp/
I’ve been a middle school teacher for over thirty years. I think one of my most valuable teacher superpowers is that I notice the “invisible” kids in the middle and prop them up. They are not high flyers nor kids who need extra assistance. They deserve attention too.
One of the biggest priorities I have as an educator is to place student autonomy at the core of their learning. This can be achieved in various ways, but what is most important is to provide students with opportunities to reflect on the choices they make in regards to their…
5th - 9th grade educators -- it's time to mark your calendar & purchase your ticket for #MidCon24! Two days of learning lead by @rickwormeli2 & @cultofpedagogy! You don't want to miss out! Register now before the price increase: KeepIndianaLearning.org/MidCon @IMLEAorg
Later in the alphabet means slightly lower grades when teachers alphabetize when grading? Interesting study... phys.org/news/2024-04-g…
A Note from Maulik Pancholy
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A recent review of research confirms multiple benefits of "looping" - that is, having a teacher stay with a class of students for more than one year: edworkingpapers.com/ai22-590
Yes to re-learning and re-assessing and standards-based grading at high school and college level: Eclipsing the status quo: Shifting STEM education into totality michigandaily.com/opinion/eclips… via @michigandaily (Thanks, @kenoc7 for sharing of this!)
Thanks, @mctownsley, for posting this.
Five Things to Consider When Implementing Standards-based Grading knowledgeworks.org/resources/five…
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4K Followers 4K Following Wife-Mom-AKA💗💚-SCSU ❤️💙, Instr. Coach, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, Host of the Greater is in Me Podcast #InformInspireInfluence"Do you grade on a curve?" Question from an email interview with an ed student at a local university. My response: "In a word, grading on a curve is bullshit. It creates a toxic dynamic in the classroom of winners and losers. More, it creates a false narrative around learning,
So grateful to spend 2 days in NY sharing and supporting equitable grading w the great Ts and admin of @BOCES2CIPD and of @FCSDtweets. Appreciated the questions, curiosity, and commitment to improve grading!
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James Baldwin: “A great deal of one’s energy is expended in reassuring white Americans that they do not see what they see.” Resonating w me today.
Got the copyedits on my next book back and mustering up the courage to open the file and see what a dolt I am.
@rickwormeli2 I remember the time we were in Calgary together. Good times
I love my job! My thanks to the Alberta Teacher’s Association and Middle Years Council for inviting me to keynote here in Banff. Nice to be back in Canada.
🔍 Not completing homework is not proof of insufficient learning. Thus, missing homework shouldn't be recorded as a zero—it's simply missing data. Better, don't grade homework at all. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #SBLchat #TG2Chat #TeacherTwitter
Today we made comics, finished essays, and completed one-pagers. Disney music played and kids were singing. I teach High School and today was just joy.
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Processing some big feelings today about the work of teaching. If you’re seeing this: buckle up!
Here is the whole quote... "Let’s get out of our students’ way and not limit them to our imagination. If we’re doing it right, every subsequent generation will be superior to the current one. If students only learned what we teachers know, society would grind to a halt...
How do you get out of your students'way and let them take the wheel?? @rickwormeli2 #4OCFpln #709AlwaysLearning #CelebrateTuesday @Buncee @JaclynSmith21 @MsShoreELA @Miss_Millburg @mrspierz709 @AndreaKnepp1 @elholisky @KatyGingerich @MissSchwarting @KelleyFriedric1
@Gr8FulLearner @doug_gleddie @TimFletcher12 @SHAPE_America @JoeyFeith @AaronBeighle @rickwormeli2 @deandudley @Greg_Dryer @PhysedNow @DrAshCasey @WinonaStatePE We will address themes themes to see what the students come up with in regard to fair play and sportsmanship. See the themes in poster below:
@andyvasily @doug_gleddie @TimFletcher12 @SHAPE_America @JoeyFeith @AaronBeighle @rickwormeli2 @deandudley @PhysedNow @DrAshCasey Great stuff. How is the data recorded and stored for the students to be able to reflect on their learning journey and how do you see the impact this has on their relationship with PA over time? @miMoveApp wld do this, save teacher time and turbo charge impact.
@KeaneMHelen @doug_gleddie @TimFletcher12 @SHAPE_America @JoeyFeith @AaronBeighle @rickwormeli2 @deandudley @Greg_Dryer @PhysedNow @DrAshCasey Thanks Helen. I like the idea of them modifying the game as they see fit. Will chat with them about this. Thanks!
@rickwormeli2 @RobertIsaKing I agree, Rick. In my opinion, like every other skill humans learn, the process of learning to do something the “long” way should always come before taking a shortcut. Then one understands they why and the how before they let their learning be usurped.
Recommended: Fact-checking the Science of Reading, Rob Tierney and P David Pearson radicalscholarship.com/2024/04/03/rec… via @plthomasEdD
Yesterday US Department of Ed realigned its interpretation of Title IX to ban “all forms of sex discrimination,” including discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity & pregnancy or related conditions. politico.com/news/2024/04/1…
For anyone who thinks the "science of reading" is settled, "Fact-checking the science of reading" by Rob Tierney (UBC) and David Pearson (UCB) will be unsettling: bit.ly/3W19sXE (pdf)
Went away to college in 1982. A poor kid from Philly on a campus in the Pocono Mountains! Met some amazing friends and professors! Was told by a few that I didn’t belong there….knew I would come back to prove them wrong! Well-next month I am the commencement speaker! I’m BACK!😊