Type I Kids

Drive's article on Type I Kids was intriguing. I think it's obviously a great idea to rather have kids engaged than compliant.

I definitely think that the three main questions for creating engaging homework is the easiest way to engage in Type I learning for students.  We always learn about not teaching to the standardized test, or not teaching "because it's going to be on the exam on friday."  This article complies (no pun intended) with that learning theory.  I think it is important for teachers to make their assignments fit the real world and actively explain to students the importance of what they're learning and creating.

As a compliant student myself, it was interesting for me to come to the realization that grades can easily become a reward for compliance and I feel as though that is a problem almost every teacher and school faces.  If we do not explain to students the importance of their learning, they become focused on getting good grades and pleasing teachers and parents.  The DIY rubric is a great idea, especially since we've been on the receiving end of that idea in Tim's class - specifically teaching writing.

Finally, I think the tips for giving praise are important for all teachers to remember so that praise does not result in compliance.