tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post5919183089528356303..comments2024-03-28T00:28:06.035+13:00Comments on leading and learning: Be wary of 'research says', 'best practice' and 'data driven' 'buzz words' writes Dean FinkBruce Hammondshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-32973798244431813342015-06-05T22:28:24.767+12:002015-06-05T22:28:24.767+12:00Couldn't agree more.Couldn't agree more.Bruce Hammondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031065790535111400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-74889776964091257682015-06-05T20:29:43.988+12:002015-06-05T20:29:43.988+12:00'Teachers have the greatest impact on student ...'Teachers have the greatest impact on student learning'.<br /><br />This is a line taken from John Hatties research (which I have some reservations about) and is thrown arround by the powers that be like its gospel, except for the fact that they fail to finish the sentence. It should be 'Teachers have the greatest impact on student learning that we can influence from within schools'. A closer reading of Hattie's work shows that 50% of studnet outcomes can be attributed to the student themselves, 20% is attributed to external factors, and 30% is the teacher which blows the fist statement completely out of the water and fails to put the scope of teacher influence in perspective. (I've come across a number of individuals that are frustrated or bemused when I know Hattie's work better than they do and I call them on it) <br /><br />Ultimately I find its not what they say that is the issue, though that is frustrating enough, its what they don't say that is the greatest threat to both teachers and students. They are relying on teachers being too busy and too bamboozled to call them on their omissions which allows them to control the parameters of the debate.<br /><br />Please take the time to read 'the reaserch' for yourself because its what you don't know that can hurt you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-3035865041385151972011-09-29T19:10:05.287+13:002011-09-29T19:10:05.287+13:00My sentiments exactly...My sentiments exactly...Brisbane Training Courseshttp://www.skillscorp.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-71350907973649926912010-11-05T23:46:58.250+13:002010-11-05T23:46:58.250+13:00I totally agree with you. Research should provides...I totally agree with you. Research should provides innovative learning for students it gives them a wealth of knowledge to assist them in their learning.training educationhttp://www.aot.edu.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-74250964364029868132010-09-13T15:13:27.258+12:002010-09-13T15:13:27.258+12:00I completely agree with you. Thanks for this rich ...I completely agree with you. Thanks for this rich information that you have shared on your blog.Distance educationhttp://www.onlinecoursesaustralia.edu.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-33137482556721213202010-09-05T04:11:52.598+12:002010-09-05T04:11:52.598+12:00And so a researcher gets published until they disa...And so a researcher gets published until they disagree with the publisher. <br /><br />So sorry that education reform has reached your beautiful shores. It starts with a bad economy and if it hasn't started already your schools will eventually go broke and everyone will begin wondering why children have stopped learning.<br /><br />Beware of gifts from the governor's roundtable. Mostly its parasite publishers giving snake oil away to your ministry.kprugmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126184111625382040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-58850731523420588952010-09-03T18:41:09.855+12:002010-09-03T18:41:09.855+12:00I wrote a similar blog at http://all-en-a-days-wor...I wrote a similar blog at http://all-en-a-days-work.blogspot.com/2010/08/favorite-jargon.html<br /><br />Isn't it interesting that we're all thinking about things like this these days... <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Patrick A. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098594501502756880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-4930534590686128132010-09-03T12:02:27.602+12:002010-09-03T12:02:27.602+12:00How about OTJ (overall teacher judgement).
Then th...How about OTJ (overall teacher judgement).<br />Then there's inquiry (as in teacher gives all the questions and answers) and one of my personal favourites moderation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-7635018152563274202010-09-03T10:21:04.045+12:002010-09-03T10:21:04.045+12:00The big one for me is "Achievement" What...The big one for me is "Achievement" What does that actually mean?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-61436488590069409182010-09-03T09:35:32.535+12:002010-09-03T09:35:32.535+12:00'Compliance requirements'
'We are fro...'Compliance requirements'<br /><br />'We are from the Ministry ( or School of Education) and we are here to help you'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-42455101280146189432010-09-03T09:12:13.481+12:002010-09-03T09:12:13.481+12:00More 'weasel' words
'accountability&#...More 'weasel' words<br /><br />'accountability'<br />'learning objectves'<br />'measurable achievement'<br />'achievement levels'<br />'value added learning'<br />'targets'<br />'strategic planning'<br />'Ministry contract'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-52578238830712184542010-09-02T22:28:24.248+12:002010-09-02T22:28:24.248+12:00'standards moderation'
'performance ma...'standards moderation'<br />'performance management'<br />'teacher appraisal'<br />'outcomes'<br />'professional standards'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-40664478736522884092010-09-02T20:48:32.122+12:002010-09-02T20:48:32.122+12:00'evidence based teaching''evidence based teaching'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-63471895242406475732010-09-02T20:47:31.605+12:002010-09-02T20:47:31.605+12:00weasel words
assessment capability
literacy leade...weasel words<br /><br />assessment capability<br />literacy leadershipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8438349.post-90484054303264768022010-09-02T19:52:56.538+12:002010-09-02T19:52:56.538+12:00Weasel words list.. here is the start of my wee li...Weasel words list.. here is the start of my wee list ...<br />my list to date has<br />* the ministry says ... <br />* National standards<br />hmmm ... not a long list yet but it will grow. What an empowering idea!Jodynoreply@blogger.com