Yesterday, I read and responded to a few of my classmates blogs, and then this morning, I had a gut feeling to check up on those comments, and of course they weren't published!!
I had a very genuine connection to Shannon's "thesis" post. She questioned how do we not over load our students with work?
I had two little suggestions:
When you are a teacher, you can network with the other teachers at the school. Find out when your students are being tested and when their project due dates are. That way, you can try to choose different due dates, so that your students really can put their full intentions into each project.
Also, instead of overloading the entire class, you can make optional extra assignments. I am positive that many students, especially those excited for art would take up these extra project opportunities. I did all the time when I was in high school.
My last little comment is just that always make sure the "rationale" for your lessons and projects are truly meaningful, this way, if your students are overloaded with work, at least this work is important and helpful for their development.
I appreciate your concern for your students Shannon!
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