089 Curriculum Sensemaking & Behavior Grading

12/07/2024 44 min
089 Curriculum Sensemaking & Behavior Grading

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Episode Synopsis

Many curriculum decisions are made at the district-level, but each classroom teacher must figure out how to implement those decisions for themselves. We read a study showing how “philosophical fidelity” is far more important than “mechanical fidelity” to the success of district efforts to improve instruction.

Later, we read a study of required behavior grades in Germany that shows those grades have zero positive impact on… well, anything.